Tech giants, Trump simplify health record sharing

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President Trump and tech giants are launching an initiative to simplify sharing personal health records between providers. Over 60 companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Google, will develop standards for cross-system health information sharing, aiming to reduce redundant paperwork for patients. The voluntary program emphasizes patient consent and privacy, with no centralized government database, though data security and potential breaches remain concerns.


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