Apple and Microsoft representatives are set to join a meeting on Monday promoting patient access to health data

CNBC January 24, 2020
Christina Farr

Key Points

– Apple and Microsoft will be represented by phone at a meeting designed to help push through a policy change to let consumers access their data “without further delay.”

– Google was not on the attendee list but a representative told CNBC that the company supports greater openness.

– Epic Systems has taken the opposing view, arguing that the rule will have a detrimental effect on patient privacy.

Apple and Microsoft will each be sending a representative to a meeting on Monday hosted by a group that’s supporting efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services to make it easier for patients to access and share their medical information.

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