This will have a chilling effect on doctor-patient communications. Perhaps that is part of the intent - along with abusing the confidences of those foolish enough to disclose adverse information.
You are so right. I am looking to find a Doctor not using the system just for this reason.
I saw the EMR’s when the bill was passed and asked my then Doctor if he would participate in the passing of my health records. That was an affirmative so I have not returned since. Is this smart, no. But, is my blood pressure, weight and cholesterol the business of the federal government? Hell no! And I will not be supplying any of my personal medical information to an entity that will use my health records against me just as they will use my tax records.
So, I will probably end up with heart disease, colon cancer or a stroke, but I’ll be damned if I will go quietly into that government night.