The bill amends section 81-6,125 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, focusing on the Population Health Information Act. It aims to eliminate obsolete provisions and streamline the requirements for health care facilities and health insurance plans to participate in a designated health information exchange. Key changes include the removal of specific deadlines for participation, replacing "On or before September 30, 2021" and "On or before January 1, 2022" with "Each," allowing for more flexibility in compliance. The bill also clarifies that any connection established between health care facilities and the exchange will be at no cost to the facilities and allows for waivers from participation due to technological burdens.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of privacy and security in sharing patient health information, ensuring compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It mandates that the designated health information exchange and the department enter into an agreement for the collection and analysis of de-identified data from the medical assistance program, without a specified deadline for execution. The bill also reinforces individuals' rights to opt out of the information exchange, while maintaining mandatory public health reporting requirements. The original section 81-6,125 is repealed as part of this legislative update.