Samsung Electronics and b.well Connected Health launched a groundbreaking mobile health record solution at HIMSS26, enabling Galaxy users to instantly share comprehensive clinical data via QR code through the Samsung Health app, directly supporting CMS’s “Kill the Clipboard” mandate to eliminate repetitive paperwork.
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Users access aggregated records from 2.2 million providers, 320 health plans, labs, and wearables in one app, scanning QR codes at check-in for seamless pre-visit data transfer to EHRs using FHIR standards and CLEAR secure identity cutting intake time from 15 minutes to seconds.
At HIMSS26 in Las Vegas on March 10, 2026, Samsung and b.well unveiled an expanded partnership transforming patient intake nationwide. Galaxy smartphone users now consolidate longitudinal health histories including clinical notes, labs, pharmacy data from CMS and VA, plus wearable metrics like sleep, exercise, and nutrition within the Samsung Health app. At participating providers, patients generate a secure QR code for instant, consent-based data sharing, bypassing clipboards, multiple portals, and redundant forms. This real-world implementation of CMS’s “Kill the Clipboard” initiative empowers consumers with data control, streamlining workflows for overburdened front desks and clinicians. Building on a two-year collaboration, the solution integrates b.well’s FHIR platform with Samsung’s ecosystem, serving early partners like Walgreens, Lee Health, ThedaCare, and Rise Health
Patients pre-populate visits by sharing 360-degree profiles merging verified clinical records with lifelog data directly into provider EHRs via national standards, reducing no-shows through smart reminders and enabling AI-driven insights like preventive screenings. CLEAR’s IAL2 digital credentials verify identities securely, while encrypted flows ensure HIPAA compliance without manual entry. For providers, this means complete histories upfront, slashing administrative delays that cost US healthcare $265 billion annually in inefficiency. Consumers gain a unified view across payers and systems, deciding data usage granularly, from full shares to specific labs. Pilots show 80% time savings at intake, boosting satisfaction amid rising virtual care demands.
The platform’s open architecture connects Samsung wearables to 2.2 million providers, aggregating fragmented data into actionable dashboards. Users receive personalized nudges like medication adherence alerts or wellness goals grounded in verified records, not just device metrics. Providers benefit from population health extensions, identifying at-risk cohorts for outreach. Samsung’s national-scale push, highlighted by Dr. Hon Pak, combines hardware reliability with b.well’s interoperability muscle, positioning Galaxy devices as healthcare hubs. Early adopters report doubled engagement, with rural clinics gaining urban-level data access.
This initiative scales via Samsung’s 100 million+ US Galaxy users, accelerating TEFCA adoption and value-based care. Future enhancements include conversational AI for record queries and multi-device syncing. Amid CMS penalties for non-compliance, it future-proofs practices while democratizing data for underserved populations.
CMS’s clipboard crusade, coupled with interoperability rules, creates urgency hospitals face fines without patient access tools. Samsung-b.well sets the gold standard, influencing competitors like Apple Health. Internationally, similar frameworks eye expansion, blending wellness with clinical-grade insights.
"Your health information moves with you Samsung Health turns smartphones into the front door of care, killing clipboards forever."
By
HB Team
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