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Proposal to Expand Patient Data Access Faces Scrutiny

Federal officials seek identifiable claims and clinical data from insurers covering more than 8 million people, raising legal and privacy concerns.

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The Trump administration is seeking expansive access to medical records of millions of federal employees and retirees, prompting legal and ethical concerns from health policy experts. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes that insurance companies report detailed health data, including prescriptions and treatment histories. This could lead to potential misuse of sensitive information, raising fears of political targeting. Despite OPM's claim of utilizing data for oversight, many question the legality and scope of such access under HIPAA regulations.

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Proposal to Expand Patient Data Access Faces Scrutiny

  • by Amanda Seitz, Maia Rosenfeld

  • April 8, 2026

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