Health and technology companies are joining forces to revolutionize the way patient data is shared and accessed. Over 60 companies, including industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, have signed a pledge orchestrated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to make health data sharing easier and more patient-centric.
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz hailed the agreement as a significant step towards a “paradigm shift in the U.S. healthcare system.” The companies involved have committed to working together to develop “trusted, patient-centered, and practical data exchange” by the first quarter of 2026. This initiative aims to create a new category of “CMS Aligned Networks” that adhere to the agency’s new Interoperability Framework criteria, which includes the use of current data-sharing standards.
The goal of this collaboration is to empower patients to access and act on their health data through the development of innovative apps. By streamlining data sharing and adopting interoperable standards, patients will have greater control over their healthcare information, leading to improved outcomes and a more personalized healthcare experience.
This groundbreaking partnership between health and tech companies signifies a collective effort to transform the healthcare landscape and prioritize patient-centric care. By leveraging the power of technology and data sharing, these companies are paving the way for a more efficient, transparent, and patient-focused healthcare ecosystem.
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