April 8, 2026news coveragegovernment accountabilityprivacymedia literacy
KFF Health News breaks four-month-old OPM medical records story
KFF Health News published an investigation revealing OPM had quietly issued Federal Register notice 3206-NEW in December 2025, demanding identifiable medical records for more than 8 million Americans. The story drew national coverage from CNN, CBS News, and Government Executive. No members of Congress had publicly commented on the request as of the reporting date.