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The Trump administration is readying to announce a plan this week aimed at overcoming barriers to the sharing of healthcare data. As part of the initiative, tech firms are being asked to commit to a voluntary framework around interoperability, the ability of different health tech systems to connect and share data. The scheme is expected to be unveiled by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz.
White House’s Plan for More Efficient Healthcare Data Sharing
Senior health officials from the Trump administration are expected to invite technology companies to the White House this week. The goal is to unveil a plan promoting the smooth exchange of healthcare data, insiders have revealed.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz will reportedly host the event on Wednesday. However, the identities of the participating executives remain confidential.
The proposal was formulated in collaboration with the White House and continues CMS’s May initiative which sought public suggestions for overcoming obstacles in patient data sharing.
The initiative was spearheaded by Amy Gleason, acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and Arda Kara, a senior adviser at CMS. Both have worked with health-tech startups before joining the Trump administration.
“The initiative aims to create a smarter, safer, and more individualized health care system which enhances patient outcomes, eases the load on providers, and stimulates value through private-sector innovation and coordinated federal leadership,” stated CMS spokesperson Catherine Howden.
Clear, known for its identity verification services commonly used in airports, is expected to participate, insiders revealed. Clear has previously shown interest in the healthcare sector. A company spokesperson declined to comment on the situation.
Companies will voluntarily adopt a framework focusing on interoperability; the ability of diverse health technology systems to connect and share data. This has been a longstanding policy objective for both Democratic and Republican administrations aiming to enhance quality and eliminate waste in the fragmented U.S. health-care system.
The commitments will be centered on patient and provider access to health information, data sharing standards, among other factors. Additional details about the timeline for the plan will be shared by CMS next week, stated Howden.
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