CMS Launches First Wave of HealthTech Ecosystem Tools

During the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) HealthTech Ecosystem Live! First Wave Launch event, which brought together CMS infrastructure, a new Medicare App Library and an initial set of patient-facing applications, a decision was made to move the nation beyond clipboards, fax machines and repetitive paperwork into a seamless, digital‑first era.

Since calling on industry last year to help build a modern digital health ecosystem, more than 700 organizations have pledged support. That commitment has now evolved into real‑world progress by hundreds of companies. 

CMS highlighted tools from more than 50 companies, many of which are already accessible or will be available to the public soon. These efforts represent the first real-world implementation of a connected digital health ecosystem, where patients can access, share and use their health information through trusted applications. 

As part of the event, interoperable digital tools were introduced intended to streamline care and improve the patient experience. Highlights included:

• Digital data access and check‑in (“Kill the Clipboard”), allowing patients to securely share information with a simple scan on their phone.
• Personalized health applications, offering tailored guidance on nutrition, wellness and chronic disease management — extending care beyond clinic walls.