The State of Nebraska’s recent decision to amass all health data on its residents has stirred up notable criticism. The move, part of the newly formed state Health Information Technology Board’s remit, involves centralizing patient health and medical records. However, critics are labeling it as a massive breach of privacy and expressing trepidation about the apparent trajectory towards a national digital ID.
The Nebraska legislature was unanimous in sanctioning the creation of a Health Information Technology (HIT) Board in 2020. According to the HIT Board, its 17 members were enunciated by the governor and confirmed by a majority legislative vote. The members consist of various healthcare stakeholders — ranging from doctors to nurse practitioners and hospital administrators — bringing their clinical experience and expertise to manage health data.
