Buoy Health

Buoy Health is a digital health platform that helps people understand their symptoms and decide what to do next. It addresses the problem of unreliable online health information that often leads to incorrect self-diagnosis and unnecessary visits to emergency rooms. The service uses an AI assistant that asks questions about a person's specific situation to narrow down possible causes and suggest appropriate next steps.

The platform combines three main capabilities: an AI-powered symptom checker that guides users through a conversational interview, a library of health articles written and reviewed by clinicians, and curated lists of products, services, and doctors. The content is created by doctors, nurses, and therapists and is backed by clinical research. The company was founded by a Harvard Medical School graduate who observed patients misinterpreting online health information.

Buoy Health is designed for anyone trying to understand health symptoms and find appropriate care. The website does not specify pricing, plans, or subscription models.