Major tech companies are aligning with a federal effort to reengineer how patients access and manage their healthcare data.
Apple is among over sixty companies supporting a federal push to modernize U.S. healthcare infrastructure, as announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday. Other major participants include Amazon, Alphabet, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
The initiative is part of a broader Trump administration effort aimed at improving healthcare through data sharing and enhanced digital access. According to CMS, the focus is on giving Medicare beneficiaries more control through modern health technologies.
New tools being developed include AI-powered symptom checkers, digital intake systems, and apps aimed at managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. All participating platforms must comply with CMS interoperability standards to securely access and exchange health records.
Companies involved have committed to using secure digital credentials for accessing CMS Aligned Networks that meet new data-sharing criteria. According to CMS, this infrastructure aims to support real-world outcomes instead of isolated pilot programs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., framed the effort as a response to long-standing data barriers in the healthcare system. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz described it as a necessary shift after decades of stagnation in healthcare innovation.
The government says these changes will “kill the clipboard” by eliminating paper intake forms through digital check-ins. AI tools will also help users assess symptoms, navigate care options, and schedule appointments.
Eleven health systems, seven electronic health record providers, and twenty-one networks have committed to meeting interoperability requirements. CMS expects measurable results from participating companies by early 2026.
