b.well Connected Health

As the year draws to a close, we at b.well want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. The holiday season is a time of reflection, connection, and taking care of what matters most—including your health and well-being. Just as we strive every day to empower individuals to take control of their healthcare journey, we hope this season brings you moments of peace, joy, and meaningful connections. Whether you're gathering with family, taking time for self-care, or simply enjoying some well-deserved rest, remember that your health is a precious gift. From all of us at b.well, we wish you a happy, healthy holiday season filled with comfort and cheer. Here's to your wellness, today and always. 🎄✨

As we wrap up this year, we've got some exciting news to share! b.well has been named a finalist in Fierce Network's 2024 Innovation Awards for Customer Engagement. 🎉 These awards spotlight visionary companies reshaping network innovation and redefining customer experiences. At b.well, we're passionate about empowering individuals with healthcare autonomy and crafting seamless consumer journeys. This recognition fuels our commitment to revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. A heartfelt thank you to Fierce for acknowledging our efforts. Want to see who else made the cut? Check out the full list of finalists: https://lnkd.in/dhZr9nNZ #HealthTech #Innovation #CustomerEngagement

Data interoperability isn't just a technical challenge. It's the key to putting consumers at the center of their health journey. Our latest blog unpacks how open standards and AI are transforming healthcare from a fragmented system to a personalized experience. We're not talking about incremental changes, but fundamental shifts in how health data serves people. Key insights: - Why FHIR standards matter beyond technical specifications - How Large Language Models (LLMs) make medical data conversational - The emerging model of consumer-driven care Data should work for you, not the other way around. Read the whole article here: https://lnkd.in/gfcDCeVk #HealthTech #DataInteroperability #DigitalHealth

b.well Connected Health welcomes industry leader Sara Zywicki as Chief Product Officer. With a proven track record of scaling transformative healthcare technologies and launching market-first products, Sara brings decades of expertise across payer, provider, and consumer markets. Most recently, she drove a 600% expansion in health plan customers and spearheaded the launch of the first digital care platform for cancer patients. As Founder & CEO, Kristen Valdes said, “Her expertise in navigating regulatory complexities, launching market-first products, and driving exponential growth aligns seamlessly with our mission to create a connected health ecosystem that empowers consumers.” Sara’s leadership will play a pivotal role in enhancing our platform and redefining how healthcare is delivered and experienced. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gGp2iMNw #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #WomenInLeadership

Kristen Valdes, b.well's founder and CEO, will serve as a judge for the Telehealth Innovators Challenge at #ATANexus 2025 in New Orleans this May. This is your chance to pitch your groundbreaking telehealth solution to industry leaders, investors, and top healthcare stakeholders. Let’s close gaps in care access together and drive the future of digital health innovation. Pitch applications close December 23. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/d7k5iAZb #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Had a fantastic time at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2024! Our team, Andy Harlen, SVP of Partnerships, and Humza Raees, Director of Strategic Partnerships, gained invaluable insights and made meaningful connections across the industry. Three key themes stood out from the event: 1️⃣ Generative AI moves from hype to action. Conversations shifted from broad possibilities to specific, impactful use cases. 2️⃣ Collaborative innovation is thriving. Systems integrators and partners are driving new strategies and partnerships to tackle healthcare’s toughest challenges. 3️⃣ Data and integration lead the way. From reimagining data architecture to leveraging AWS tools like HealthLake and Connect, there’s a clear focus on enabling a connected ecosystem. A big thank you to everyone we met for sharing your expertise and inspiring collaboration. Looking forward to following up on these conversations and driving innovation together! #AWSreInvent #DigitalHealth #Innovation

Breaking new ground in healthcare interoperability 🎉 b.well Connected Health has become the first third-party application to successfully connect and retrieve data from Epic through the TEFCA Individual Access Services (IAS) use case, leveraging our QHIN partner, CommonWell Health Alliance. This success sets a new standard for interoperability in the healthcare ecosystem. As we work with Epic to complete all test use cases, we’re paving the way to bring this functionality into production, and adding additional methods to provide consumers with their full longitudinal health record. CARIN Alliance #Interoperability #FHIR #HealthIT #TEFCA

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on gratitude. At b.well, we’re thankful for our incredible team, our shared mission to transform healthcare, and the partnerships that make it all possible. Wishing everyone a day filled with love, warmth, and connection. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at b.well Connected Health! 🦃🍂💛

I'm excited to be heading to Las Vegas for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) reInvent conference at the beginning of December. If you're attending please don't hesitate to reach out.

Navigating healthcare without Clinical Quality Language (CQL) is like driving cross-country without a GPS. Frustrating, inconsistent, and full of wrong turns. CQL is the guide that keeps healthcare providers and systems on the same road, ensuring patients get the right care, at the right time, every time. Want to see how this navigation system for healthcare is transforming patient care? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSfYiu3h #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #HealthTech