Leading technology firms are collaborating with the Trump administration to develop digital tools. These tools aim to simplify access to healthcare data for older Americans and individuals with disabilities enrolled in the Medicare program.
The White House is anticipated to formally announce this initiative. The plan involves establishing a system designed to streamline the sharing of patient information.
Multiple sources indicate that companies such as Oracle and Microsoft intend to commit to this project. They will sign pledges to contribute to the initiative.
The Trump administration previously sought public feedback on modernizing the digital healthcare services provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The announcement coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Social Security Amendments. These amendments, enacted on July 30, 1965, were instrumental in establishing Medicare and Medicaid.
Seema Verma, who previously led the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has been invited to the White House event. She currently holds a position within Oracle's Health and Life Sciences division.
5 Comments
Leonardo
Is this initiative just a way for these companies to profit from government contracts?
Donatello
Well done for capitalizing on technology to improve healthcare access. Every bit helps!
Matzomaster
This is a progressive step towards modernizing healthcare access for those who need it most.
anubis
What will happen to our data? Who controls it? There are too many unanswered questions.
paracelsus
There are more pressing healthcare issues than digitizing data. This feels like a distraction.