Change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board

LB 949 updates Nebraska's prescription drug monitoring system by requiring all pharmacies to report prescription drug data daily to the system, including for cash payments or non-third-party payors. It prohibits patients from opting out of the monitoring system and exempts only "emergency use" or "immunization" prescriptions from reporting. The bill affects pharmacists, doctors, and healthcare providers who dispense medications, ensuring all controlled substances are tracked for safety oversight. It also harmonizes related rules for the statewide health information exchange and Health Information Technology Board.