Buoy Health

Buoy Health is a free web-based health assistant that uses artificial intelligence to help people understand their symptoms and figure out next steps for care. Founded by Harvard Medical School graduate Andrew Le, the platform was created after he observed patients arriving at the ER with incorrect self-assessments from online searches. Buoy's AI asks personalized questions to narrow down what's going on, provides medically reviewed content, and helps users find the right care options. **Use cases**: Check symptoms and find causes, Find appropriate care options, Read medically reviewed health articles, Compare healthcare providers, Get personalized health guidance **Key features**: AI-powered symptom assessment; Personalized health recommendations; Clinician-written medical content; Symptom checker and quizzes; Provider and care option reviews; Follow-up text check-ins; Community user stories; Emergency symptom detection **Who it's for**: People experiencing health symptoms who want to understand what might be causing them and find appropriate care. Also useful for caregivers assessing symptoms on behalf of family members or friends. **Credibility**: research with Boston Children's Hospital; founder Andrew Le, MD; press: MedCity News, Employee Benefits News, Techonomy, Benefits Pro, Mobi Health News

Buoy Health is a free web-based health assistant that uses artificial intelligence to help people understand their symptoms and figure out next steps for care. Founded by Harvard Medical School graduate Andrew Le, the platform was created after he observed patients arriving at the ER with incorrect self-assessments from online searches. Buoy's AI asks personalized questions to narrow down what's going on, provides medically reviewed content, and helps users find the right care options.