Microsoft health’s Peter Lee says medical data needs to be opened up so patients can get better access

CNBC January 26, 2020
Christina Farr

Key Points

– Microsoft’s Peter Lee says the health-care industry can learn a lot from the evolution of Microsoft.

– Lee said Microsoft is supporting rule changes that would prevent companies in the industry from blocking patient information, though some technology improvements are needed.

– Tech companies have stayed largely on the sidelines of the debate, but are now starting to share their views.

In the era of Satya Nadella, Microsoft has transformed from a company that once acted as a near-monopoly with its proprietary operating system to a business that embraces partnerships and teams up with former rivals.

Peter Lee, the corporate vice president for Microsoft Healthcare, said that same ethos of openness endorsed by Nadella is now needed...

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