Samsung and b.well Partner to Digitize Patient Records
- •Samsung and b.well integrate full patient medical histories into the Galaxy smartphone ecosystem.
- •Conversational AI 'bailey' translates complex medical terminology and visualizes long-term health trends.
- •Partnership supports CMS 'kill the clipboard' goal to replace paper forms with digital check-ins.
Samsung Electronics and b.well Connected Health have partnered at HIMSS26 to replace traditional paper clipboards with mobile-first health management. By integrating longitudinal medical records into the Samsung Health app, Galaxy users can now carry their entire clinical history on their devices, sharing it with providers via a simple QR code. This system merges clinical data from millions of providers with real-time metrics from wearables to create a holistic view of patient wellness.
A standout feature is 'bailey,' a conversational AI assistant that acts as a personal health navigator. Bailey enables patients to ask questions about their medical records, translating technical jargon into accessible language and visualizing long-term data trends, such as blood sugar levels. Additionally, b.well is collaborating with OpenAI to connect health records with specialized AI models, ensuring that medical insights are tailored to the individual’s specific history rather than generic datasets.
This initiative aligns with the federal 'kill the clipboard' movement led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). By adopting interoperability standards like FHIR, the partnership aims to eradicate 'portalitis'—the fatigue of managing multiple health logins. The goal is a future where secure, identity-verified medical data moves seamlessly with the patient, lowering administrative burdens for both doctors and individuals.