WASHINGTON — Major technology and health care companies have committed to partnerships with the U.S. government to advance digital health technologies and improve patient data access, the Trump administration announced last year.
More than 60 firms, including Amazon, Apple, Google and OpenAI, pledged to collaborate on interoperability standards, user-friendly applications and a patient-centric health care ecosystem, according to a July 30, 2025, announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The commitments were made during a White House event focused on building a next-generation digital health system aimed at improving outcomes, reducing provider burden and enhancing data sharing.
"More than 60 companies pledged to work collaboratively to deliver results for the American people in the first quarter of 2026," the CMS said in a statement.
Participating companies agreed to support secure data exchange, develop consumer-facing tools and align with CMS criteria for trusted networks. Some firms committed to creating new digital health applications that use secure digital identity credentials to access medical records.
The initiative builds on efforts to address longstanding challenges in health data interoperability. Proponents highlighted potential benefits for Medicare beneficiaries and the broader health care system through better access to personal health information.
Additional companies, including Epic, Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group and CVS Health, joined the pledge, alongside health providers and data networks.
The partnerships reflect ongoing cooperation between the public and private sectors in health technology. Officials described the commitments as voluntary steps toward practical data exchange and innovation in areas such as electronic health records and patient apps.
As of mid-2026, the number of participating entities has grown, with reports indicating over 400 companies now aligned with related goals.
Implementation details include work on national provider directories and tools to help patients select plans and track claims. The CMS has sought public input on broader health technology infrastructure.
The commitments come amid broader administration priorities in health innovation. Companies involved have not publicly detailed all specific timelines beyond the initial first-quarter 2026 targets.
Progress on the partnerships continues as stakeholders work toward delivering tangible improvements in digital health services. Details on specific milestones achieved since the initial pledges remained unclear as of Saturday.
