Oura to buy AI health chatbot firm Counsel Health for $625 million

Oura announced that it will acquire Counsel Health, a startup that builds clinical artificial‑intelligence tools, for a cash price of $625 million.

Counsel Health operates a conversational chatbot that helps users discuss health concerns and then routes them to a clinician for telehealth diagnosis and treatment.

The transaction underscores a growing interest in linking consumer wearable devices, such as Oura’s smart ring, with clinical care pathways and reflects confidence that AI‑driven chat interfaces will become a larger part of the healthcare ecosystem. Oura made the announcement shortly after postponing its planned public offering due to market uncertainty.