CMS Launches First Wave of HealthTech Ecosystem Tools

The CMS announced the first wave of HealthTech Ecosystem tools designed to accelerate the transition to a fully digital, patient-centered health care system. The launch brings together new CMS infrastructure, a Medicare App Library, and an initial set of patient-facing digital applications that allow individuals to securely access, share, and use their health information through trusted technologies. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden, replace paper-based processes like clipboards and fax machines, and improve care coordination through interoperable, standards-based tools supported by public- and private-sector partners.