Anthropic, a leading AI company, has officially signed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Tech Ecosystem pledge, marking a significant step toward revolutionizing healthcare data interoperability across the United States. This initiative, a public-private partnership spearheaded by CMS and the White House, aims to modernize how healthcare information is shared, ultimately enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Collaborative Drive to Break Down Healthcare Silos

The healthcare sector has long struggled with fragmented data systems, creating barriers that prevent seamless access to critical patient information. These “data silos” hinder clinicians’ ability to provide timely and informed care, an issue impacting millions of Americans nationwide. The CMS Health Tech Ecosystem recognizes that overcoming this challenge demands not only technological innovation but also close collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, technology platforms, and payers.

We're pleased to join this critical effort with the White House and CMS in improving healthcare data sharing so patients and their doctors can access complete health information when and where it's needed. This is an issue that affects Americans of all backgrounds. Healthcare silos have persisted for far too long, and we believe Anthropic’s AI technology can play a transformative role in eliminating these silos to improve the delivery of care for millions of Americans.

Anthropic Chief Product Officer, Mike Krieger

Anthropic’s AI Technology: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Data

Anthropic is leveraging its cutting-edge AI solutions to complement and enhance existing healthcare infrastructure. Central to this innovation is the company’s Model Context Protocol, designed to enable AI systems to securely connect and interact with a wide variety of healthcare data sources — from CMS Aligned Networks to personal health records.

This protocol allows AI-powered assistants to act as intelligent intermediaries, helping patients and providers navigate complex health information ecosystems. With patient consent, these AI assistants empower users by providing clear insights into their medical data and directing them toward the appropriate care pathways when necessary.

Anthropic envisions creating a comprehensive healthcare environment where clinical and non-clinical data seamlessly integrates. Collaborating with payers, providers, data platforms, and consumer tech companies, Anthropic aims to aggregate and responsibly utilize patient data through its conversational AI platform, Claude, making healthcare more actionable and personalized.

Looking Ahead: Partnering with Policymakers for a Healthier Future

Anthropic’s involvement in the CMS pledge marks only the beginning of its commitment to advancing healthcare innovation with AI. The company plans to continue close partnerships with policymakers across federal agencies to ensure that technological advances translate into real benefits for the American public.

Beyond healthcare, Anthropic foresees AI driving transformative improvements in various sectors, including science, energy infrastructure, and citizen services. By helping the U.S. remain at the forefront of AI-driven innovation, Anthropic aims to contribute to stronger communities and a more robust economy.