Samsung Acquires Xealth to Boost Connected Healthcare Ecosystem

Samsung has just announced a major acquisition that could boost its wearable health services. The company acquired Xealth, a unique healthcare integration platform that offers several digital health tools. The goal is to provide a more integrated healthcare experience through a connected care platform that bridges the gap between wellness and medical care.

Samsung aims to bridge the gap between wellness and clinical care with Xealth

This acquisition will make it easier for Samsung to bring health information to a digital platform, so users can conveniently take control of their health data. In most hospitals, the management keeps customer health data measured on wellness tools separately. This often leads to missed insights and delayed care. Now, with Samsung’s advanced wearable technology and Xealth’s digital health platform, the company aims to create a link between home health monitoring and clinical decision-making.

“Samsung aims to improve the health of everyone through our extensive platform combining Samsung’s innovative technologies and open collaboration with industry leaders,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “We believe the acquisition of Xealth, with its accumulated expertise and extensive healthcare network, will be an anchor to accelerate Samsung’s efforts to support health systems and digital health partners through a truly connected care.”

The company has been heavily investing in wearable sensors to make digital health tools accessible in a boundless device ecosystem. With its wide range of smart devices, Samsung is building an ecosystem to bring better context and personalization around healthcare. The integration of Xealth’s platform will allow hospitals and doctors to analyze wellness data in real time.

Xealth provides a bunch of digital health solutions in a single user interface and platform. It currently has a network of more than 500 US hospitals, including Advocate Health and Banner Health. Furthermore, the company has a partnership with over 70 digital health solution providers. These partners will gain access to Samsung’s platform, helping to enhance the connected care system.

Note that the acquisition requires regulatory approval, and Samsung expects the process to be completed within the year.