The announcement was the latest move by the Trump Administration to emphasize the value of incorporating the latest technology in the health system. In June, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a congressional hearing about how he sees “wearables” like smart watches as a game changer in health care.

The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy and security.

The Trump administration announced it is launching a new program that will allow Americans to share personal health data and medical records across health systems and apps run by private tech companies, promising that will make it easier to access health records and monitor wellness.