Trump, Tech Giants Launch Digital Health Data System

The Trump administration has announced a partnership with over 60 major technology and healthcare companies, including Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Oracle, to launch a digital health ecosystem. This initiative, revealed at the White House, aims to make health data more accessible and useful, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities. The companies will collaborate under a new CMS 'Interoperability Framework' to enable secure, patient-centered data sharing, with full rollout planned for early 2026. The project will also focus on improving management of chronic conditions through digital tools and AI-driven applications. While officials tout easier access and improved health outcomes, privacy experts warn of significant ethical and legal concerns regarding the potential misuse of sensitive medical information. Participation is opt-in, and CMS pledges to maintain strict data security safeguards.