Obama's 2016 Budget Boosts Data-Driven Healthcare and Tech
President Obama's 2016 budget proposal has allocated significant funds to advance data-driven innovation in healthcare and technology. Key initiatives include the Precision Medicine Initiative and improvements to the Electronic Health Records (EHR) meaningful use program.
The Precision Medicine Initiative aims to create a national research group of a million volunteers, sharing health data to advance personalized treatments. The National Cancer Institute receives funding to develop such treatments and create a data sharing network. The budget provides $215 million for this initiative, split between NIH, FDA, and ONC.
In summary, President Obama's 2016 budget proposal demonstrates a commitment to advancing healthcare and technology through data-driven innovation. This includes significant investments in the Precision Medicine Initiative, EHR meaningful use program, and education, along with continued support for open government data and smart cities development.
