The Office of Personnel Management under the Donald Trump administration is asking for access to medical records of federal workers. The move could affect millions of employees, retirees, and their family members.

According to a report by KFF Health News, the agency plans to collect detailed health data from insurance companies. This includes information about prescriptions, treatments, and medical visits. The proposal would require around 65 insurers to send monthly reports covering more than 8 million people.

Officials say the data could help analyze healthcare costs and improve the system. However, many experts have raised concerns. They question how such sensitive information will be protected and whether the request follows privacy laws.

Legal and policy experts also warn about the risks of holding large amounts of personal health data in one place. They believe this could lead to misuse or security issues if not handled properly. Some also worry about how the data might be used in decision-making related to federal employees.

This development has started a wider discussion about privacy, transparency, and government access to personal information. The situation is still evolving, and more details may come as the policy moves forward.

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