Change provisions relating to uniform prior authorization forms, the designated health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board

Nebraska's LB 950 standardizes prior authorization forms for health care services and strengthens health data sharing. It requires all health care providers to use a single, two-page uniform form for prescription drugs, medical equipment, and other services starting January 1, 2026, with utilization review agents (like insurers) required to accept these forms. The bill also mandates that health care facilities share clinical data through the designated health information exchange by January 1, 2027, to support public health reporting and care coordination. These changes directly affect health care providers, insurers, and the Health Information Technology Board, aiming to simplify administrative processes and improve data accessibility.