The Biden Administration Now "Clamps Down"

 

The situation regarding the Biden administration's actions on government healthcare data access is complex and nuanced. Here's a breakdown:

• In January 2024, the Biden administration pledged to increase public access to Medicare data for research and improving healthcare.
• However, a recent proposal sparked concern about a "clampdown."
• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed requiring researchers to use a government-controlled platform to analyze data instead of distributing it directly.
• This shift raises concerns about:
• Limited access: Researchers fear the platform's cost and limited functionality could hinder accessibility.
• Transparency and control: Some view it as a step back from transparency and researcher control over the data.
• The administration maintains their commitment to data access but emphasizes security and privacy concerns.
• The proposal focuses on Medicare data, not necessarily all government healthcare data.
• It's still in a proposal stage, and public comments are being accepted before finalization.
• Supporters: View it as a way to ensure data security and privacy while still enabling research.
• Critics: Argue it creates unnecessary barriers and hinders research progress
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