b.well Connected Health

At b.well, we're committed to transforming how healthcare consumers access and manage their health information. In a thought-provoking article originally published by Fierce Healthcare, Liz Lewis, Director of Product at CommonWell Health Alliance, collaborates with our own Jill DeGraff, SVP of Privacy, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance at b.well, to explore the future of healthcare consumer data access through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA). Key Highlights: • 61% of healthcare consumers want electronic access to their medical records • 87% seek easy access to immunization records • 70% of users abandon portal logins due to credential challenges So what are the current challenges? Complex login processes and fragmented data access. It's time for a change. The future of healthcare is consumer-centric, seamless, and empowering. Our collaborative research demonstrates the critical need for simplified, equitable health information access that truly puts healthcare consumers first. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dBCbfUaD #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #Interoperability

🌟 Big congratulations to Kristen Valdes! We're thrilled to announce she’s the recipient of the Leadership in Care Transformation – Individual Award at #NEXUS2025! 🎉 Through her work at b.well Connected Health, she’s redefining the healthcare experience—putting consumers first and delivering truly interoperable, digital-first care. Her trailblazing leadership is setting a new standard for connected, patient-empowered health. 🎤 Join us to celebrate her impact at the Awards Presentation on Monday, May 5 at 8:45 AM, featuring remarks from our incoming ATA Board Chair-Elect Nathaniel Lacktman. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNRJADr4 #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Telehealth #LeadershipInCare #NEXUS2025

In the healthcare ecosystem, medical care is transforming from a mechanical system to a living, breathing network of integrated health solutions. We're moving beyond fragmented, transactional care to a dynamic, responsive system that adapts to individual needs. This isn't just about technology. It's about creating a collaborative journey where hospitals, insurers, community organizations, and digital health innovators work in perfect harmony. The goal? A truly individual-centered healthcare experience that anticipates challenges and proactively supports holistic well-being. Read the final piece of our healthcare ecosystem series here: https://lnkd.in/gb_EdJ9H #HealthTech #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation

By eliminating complex portal logins and data silos, our HIMSS 2025 session "Patient Data Access Is Hard—But It Doesn't Have to Be," revealed a new standard of patient-driven healthcare information access. For the first time ever: • Seamless medical record retrieval without multiple portal logins • Secure, instant access to records across healthcare providers • Patient-controlled data sharing with demographic matching Paul Wilder from CommonWell Health Alliance and Kristen Valdes from b.well shared groundbreaking insights into eliminating healthcare data barriers and empowering patients. Watch the HIMSS session now on demand: https://lnkd.in/dwVZJhvw #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #InteroperabilityInHealthcare #HIMSS25

Healthcare data in your pocket just got smarter. Samsung Digital Health is rewriting the rules of personal health management. Did you miss our groundbreaking ViVE session with Sarah Jones from b.well and Samuel Chon from Samsung Electronics? Your health insights are now just a click away. Watch now as they unveil how Galaxy phones are transforming how we access and understand our health data. From raw data to meaningful insights, see the future of personal health technology. Watch the full session on demand: https://lnkd.in/gd_J7QUi #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #ViVEvent

At Medicarians, b.well Founder & CEO Kristen Valdes and Samsung Electronics's Head of Digital Health Ricky Y. Choi, MD, MPH will unpack the transformative potential of digital health technologies for senior care. In their fireside chat taking place in Room 216 (Plenary), they'll reveal how cutting-edge technologies are creating unprecedented opportunities for seniors to manage their health proactively. Attendees will gain insights into how intelligent wearable devices, AI-driven personalization, and interconnected health ecosystems are breaking down traditional barriers in senior wellness. The conversation will explore real-world examples of how digital solutions provide peace of mind for seniors and their families, enabling more personalized and responsive approaches to aging well. If you're looking to understand the future of senior health technology and how it can empower older adults to take control of their health journey, this is a must-attend session. Schedule a meeting with Kristen to dive deeper into b.well's innovative approach to connected health: https://lnkd.in/d_ks5Fw5 #MedicariansVegas #Medicarians2025 #SeniorHealth

As featured in Healthcare Innovation , our breakthrough in patient data access at HIMSS 2025 is set to transform healthcare navigation. In partnership with CommonWell Health Alliance and athenahealth, we showcased how individuals can securely retrieve their comprehensive medical records in under 90 seconds using TEFCA and CLEAR for identity verification. Our CEO & Founder Kristen Valdes and Paul Wilder from CommonWell Health Alliance are reimagining how people access and understand their medical information. This isn't just a technological milestone—it's a people-centric solution that addresses critical gaps in healthcare information access. Read the full story and insights here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9rwRTN #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation

We're proud to celebrate our CEO and Founder Kristen Valdes being named on The Daily Record Maryland's Top 100 Women list! This recognition highlights high-achieving Maryland women making an impact through leadership, community service, and mentoring. Check out the full list of incredible women here: https://lnkd.in/eSgPhY2D #MarylandsTop100Women #WomenInLeadership

Healthcare isn't a solo sport. It's an ecosystem. Did you miss our Chief AI Officer Imran Qureshi's groundbreaking ViVE session, which revealed how AI can make healthcare truly interconnected? No worries, 'Without Interoperability, There is No AI' is now available on demand. A few critical takeaways: - FHIR is the best format for LLMs - Higher data quality matters more than choice of LLM - Use AI Agents instead of RAG For more insights on the importance of interoperability in the success or failure of AI, watch the full session on demand here: https://lnkd.in/gk37tnGy #HealthTechInnovation #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareTransformation #ViVEvent

We just uncovered the healthcare tech trends reshaping individual care. Two conferences. Countless innovations. One clear vision of healthcare's future. At ViVE and HIMSS, we saw firsthand the technologies that will transform healthcare. Highlights: - AI that actually understands your health - Patient data that moves as easily as a text message - Care experiences as personalized as your Netflix recommendations Our full breakdown reveals how we're not just improving healthcare—we're reimagining it. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g8YUa3Md #HealthTech #HealthcareInnovation #ViVEvent #HIMSS25