How the Landscape is Changing

Federal and state regulators are increasing transparency measures to ensure big tech firms appropriately handle and protect health data from misuse. Over the past two decades, firms like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Amazon have invested heavily in healthcare, leveraging large datasets to improve care and reduce costs. However, concerns are rising regarding patient privacy, the potential for data monetization, and data security breaches. Regulators are stepping in to enforce stricter policies and protections for health data collection.