Trump Administration Unveils Health Data Sharing Scheme Backed by Apple, Amazon, and Others

The Trump administration has announced a new health data sharing initiative supported by major tech companies including Apple, Amazon, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic24.

More than 60 companies and over 20 health information networks have pledged to help create a patient-centric health data ecosystem12.

The initiative centers on the CMS Interoperability Framework, aiming to allow seamless, secure data sharing between patients, providers, and authorized apps12.

Voluntary criteria for trusted and practical data exchange have been unveiled, allowing access across various networks, electronic health records (EHRs), and apps, using secure digital identity credentials1.

The effort promises new digital tools to help beneficiaries access their medical records and engage in their healthcare decisions more effectively13.

Privacy advocates have raised concerns about potential for data breaches and misuse of sensitive personal health information as a result of increased data sharing3.

White House and CMS officials emphasize the goal is to break down silos in the healthcare system, improving access to information and accelerating diagnoses, especially for complex or rare conditions23.

The program is expected to deliver initial results in early 2026, with ongoing commitments from participating companies to improve health outcomes leveraging new technologies12.

Sources:

1. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/white-house-tech-leaders-commit-create-patient-centric-healthcare-ecosystem

2. https://fedscoop.com/trump-administration-tech-leaders-launch-effort-aimed-at-improving-health-records/

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw0aGmYU1d8

4. https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/trump-administration-cms-data-sharing-health-tech-ecosystem/756377/