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The Trump administration is set to unveil a new initiative aimed at enhancing digital access to health care data for older Americans and individuals with disabilities enrolled in Medicare. The announcement, scheduled for Wednesday at the White House, will mark a major step toward modernizing patient information exchange across the federal health system.
🖥️ Industry Collaboration
Leading technology firms—including Oracle and Microsoft—are expected to sign formal pledges to support the initiative. The effort will focus on developing digital tools and platforms that allow Medicare beneficiaries to:
- Securely access their health records
- Share medical histories with providers
- Manage prescriptions and appointments via apps of their choice
🔄 Streamlining Data Exchange
The initiative aims to simplify the interoperability of health data, reducing administrative burdens and improving care coordination. It builds on previous efforts such as Medicare’s Blue Button 2.0, which enabled beneficiaries to download claims data in a standardized format.
🗣️ Policy Context
The announcement coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Social Security Amendments, which established Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. It follows a public consultation launched in May 2025 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to gather input on digital modernization strategies.
Former CMS Administrator Seema Verma, now leading Oracle’s Health and Life Sciences division, is expected to attend the White House event.
For more details, you can read the full report from CBS News. Let me know if you’d like a summary of the companies involved or a breakdown of the expected tech features.
