Data Grab

Your personal health information is easier to share than ever. That can help save lives when seconds count, but it also means more people can peek at your detail-rich medical records. KFF Health News investigates how the Trump administration, with the help of little-known private entities, has sought unprecedented access to Americans’ health data — an effort that is reshaping health information privacy and profitability.

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RFK Jr. Seeks To Peek at Americans’ Medical Records for Clues on Autism and Vaccines

To collect and scrutinize millions of Americans’ health data, U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to work with state organizations that help health systems share medical records. In Nebraska, millions in federal dollars has flowed into one nonprofit cooperating with Kennedy’s project.

By Amanda Seitz and Darius Tahir

June 4, 2026
Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Plan To Collect Federal Workers’ Health Data

After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers’ medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.

By Amanda Seitz and Maia Rosenfeld

April 21, 2026
Trump’s Personnel Agency Is Asking for Federal Workers’ Medical Records

The administration is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.

By Amanda Seitz and Maia Rosenfeld

April 8, 2026