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KFF Health News · October 9, 2026 · On the brief until October 23, 2026

AI, Tech Leaders Are Lobbying Trump Health Officials in a Government-Run Chat Room

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Federal health officials used a private Slack workspace to collaborate with tech executives on medical software policy. The agency promoted commercial apps to Medicare enrollees and discussed reimbursing companies for automated advice. This approach bypasses traditional public rulemaking while granting commercial tools direct access to patient records.

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A central tension is whether public agencies violate transparency laws by shaping health policy in private chat rooms with industry leaders.

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