US Partners with Tech Giants to Build New Digital Health Data System Amid Privacy Concerns

The Trump administration has announced a collaboration with major technology firms to develop an advanced digital health ecosystem. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless health data sharing between patients and healthcare providers, while offering personalized tools to empower individuals in managing their health. The partnership involves companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and OpenAI, alongside over 60 other organizations including Microsoft, CVS, UnitedHealth Group, Samsung, and Humana. Health officials emphasize that this system is designed to enhance patient control over medical information, with assurances that records will only be shared if patients opt in. However, concerns persist regarding privacy and the involvement of companies with histories of data mishandling and bias issues. Critics warn that this move could centralize sensitive health data, increase surveillance, and benefit private tech monopolies, raising questions about patient privacy and the influence of large corporations. Amidst broader discussions on health data management, some analysts voice skepticism about the system’s intentions, citing the potential for increased government and corporate o...