Google taps b.well to enable personalized health for more users

In the latest sign that Big Tech is doubling down on health, Google has tapped b.well Connected Health to bring personalized healthcare to the masses. The collaboration aims to give people more control over their health data and use AI to transform how they access and understand it.

As b.well puts it, this partnership is about "unlocking the full potential of connected health data" — turning a mountain of fragmented records into one living, breathing picture of your wellbeing.

How does it work?

At the heart of this partnership lies b.well's data engine. Its platform already connects more than 2.2 million healthcare providers and 300 health plans, consolidating medical records, insurance details, prescriptions, and lab results into a single secure hub. Google brings the AI muscle to the table, applying its consumer technology expertise to make sense of it all in real-time.

Kristen Valdes, Founder and CEO of b.well Connected Health, says it best: "Consumers expect experiences to happen in real time and in the right context." By combining b.well's deep connectivity with Google's data expertise, users will be able to see (and use) their health information like never before. Think of it as giving your medical data a voice, one that can answer questions, predict needs, and guide you toward healthier choices.

Why does it matter?

Health data has long been locked away in silos — scattered across hospitals, labs, and apps. The result? A fragmented system where patients often know the least about their own health. This partnership could change that.

Imran Qureshi, b.well's Chief Technology Officer, reminds us: "AI is only as good as the data that powers it." His team's "Data Refinery" cleans and connects data from countless sources, ensuring Google's AI can deliver insights that are "relevant, reliable, and transformative."

That means smarter recommendations, fewer blind spots, and more trust in digital health tools. The goal is not to replace doctors, but to equip consumers and clinicians with better information. A clearer picture means better choices and, ultimately, better care.

The context

This isn't Google's first foray into health tech. The company has been steadily expanding its footprint, from Fitbit's wellness ecosystem to AI-driven medical research. "We are excited to work with b.well Connected Health as we explore and expand new Fitbit health capabilities at Google," said Rishi Chandra, GM of Health and Home at Google.

The b.well collaboration aligns perfectly with that vision: a connected, data-driven health ecosystem that feels less like paperwork and more like progress. It's a reminder that better health doesn't happen alone. When technology giants and health innovators pull in the same direction, they can help patients not only live longer but also live better.