Samsung Acquires Xealth to Boost Digital Health Capabilities
New York, Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Samsung’s $115 million acquisition of Xealth aims to integrate advanced digital health solutions, enhancing patient care and positioning Samsung against tech giants in the healthcare sector.
A Strategic Move in Digital Health
Samsung’s acquisition of Xealth, which was completed on 17 October 2025, represents a strategic expansion into digital health technology. This move, valued at approximately $115 million, underscores Samsung’s commitment to enhancing its healthcare technology offerings. The acquisition aims to integrate Xealth’s digital health solutions into Samsung’s existing ecosystem, thereby enhancing healthcare delivery and patient empowerment through advanced digital tools [1][2].
Xealth’s Role and Vision
Xealth, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from Providence Health & Services, is known for its platform that enables clinicians to prescribe and monitor digital therapeutics and health apps directly through electronic medical-record systems. With this integration, Samsung aims to leverage Xealth’s capabilities to create a holistic ‘doctor in your pocket’ experience, as envisioned by CEO Mike McSherry [1][2]. The company plans to retain Xealth’s Seattle-based team and expand its headcount significantly to support this vision [1].
Competing in a Tech-Driven Healthcare Landscape
Samsung’s acquisition not only enhances its digital health portfolio but also positions it competitively against tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Google, who are also investing heavily in health technology. For instance, Samsung is actively seeking FDA approvals for advanced health monitoring features such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) and sleep-apnea detection, further expanding its health tech ambitions [1][2][3].
Economic and Industry Implications
The acquisition reflects broader industry trends where technology’s role in healthcare is becoming increasingly pivotal. Despite the growth in digital health tools, challenges such as economic misalignments persist, particularly with the lack of reimbursement for digital mental health apps, as noted by McSherry. However, Samsung’s market reach and resources could potentially accelerate the adoption of digital health solutions worldwide, creating more alignment between healthcare delivery and technology [1][2].