WASHINGTON — The White House is advancing the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare through a broader technology initiative that seeks to expand digital health tools, improve access to medical information and encourage collaboration between government agencies and private-sector technology companies, administration officials said in recent statements.
The effort builds on a White House-led health technology initiative announced in 2025 that brought together major healthcare and technology companies to develop a more connected digital health ecosystem. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), participating companies pledged to work on data-sharing standards, patient-focused applications and digital tools designed to improve access to healthcare information.
Administration officials have increasingly highlighted artificial intelligence as a key component of those efforts. CMS said proposed applications include conversational AI assistants, digital intake systems and tools intended to support the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. The agency said the initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens while giving patients greater control over their health information.
The White House has also promoted a broader policy agenda focused on accelerating AI adoption across government and industry. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security,” which the administration said is intended to encourage innovation while strengthening cybersecurity protections. The White House said the order supports partnerships between government agencies and private-sector developers and seeks to expand access to AI-enabled technologies across critical sectors, including healthcare.
“President Trump believes America must lead the world in AI without burdening innovators with unnecessary regulation,” the White House said in a fact sheet accompanying the executive order.
Healthcare industry groups welcomed aspects of the administration’s approach. The Healthcare Leadership Council, which represents healthcare organizations and companies, said this month that public-private cooperation would be important as AI becomes more widely used in healthcare systems. The organization said responsible deployment and patient trust remain key priorities.
The administration has also called for a national framework governing artificial intelligence. A White House policy proposal released in March urged Congress to create uniform federal standards while encouraging innovation and workforce development in AI-related fields.
Some technology and policy experts have cautioned that AI deployment in healthcare raises questions regarding privacy, oversight and the reliability of automated systems. Administration officials have said security and accountability measures will remain part of federal AI policy.
As of June 14, federal agencies and participating companies continued work on interoperability standards and digital health initiatives announced through the White House effort. Officials have not released a comprehensive timeline for all planned healthcare AI projects, and details on future implementations remain unclear.
