[Star Traveler]

I think we're in for some transformation in the way we're using our own medical data. I'm already getting my medical data electronically, and then dealing with other parts of it on my iPad. It's already been very useful for me with all my doctor's visits. And it's going to go far beyond what I'm doing with it today.

[Star Traveler]

This is going to transform our medical information and technology!

[gaijin]

Think your privacy is already invaded..?

Just think what it will be like to have Uncle Sugar know your blood pressure, etc., in REAL TIME, 24/7.

But I’m SURE there will be ALL SORTS of protections against releasing your medical data....RIGHT...?

Right...?

[johniegrad]

If IBM is involved, Mayo is involved. IBM has extensive facilities in Rochester, MN.

[Jim Robinson]

What hath Babbage wrought?

[dadfly]

“Watson...Watson...what are you doing Watson...”

“procedure authorized...procedure authorized.”

“thanks. Oh nothing really Dave...just forwarding these unit reset codes for you...I think this will really help you out...”

[grumpygresh]

I would take privacy over electronic records any day. Anyone that thinks that this is an improvement is sadly mistaken. The healthcare industry is more impersonal than ever, and administrative burdens accelerate that trend leaving less time for providers. The infatuation and obsession with electronic records leads to more algorithmic care, ie cookbook medicine, where providers are encouraged to follow monolithic care plans.

Also consider all the phone numbers, SS numbers, insurance numbers in your records so you constantly have to worry about ID theft or other mistakes or misuse of that information.

Even more sinister is the specter of vindictive government officials tying your medical record to records of your political views. The NSA and DEA can spy on just about anything. And let’s not forget that the IRS now requires that you provide evidence of insurance coverage, so we know there’s a link to be exploited right there.

With deductibles so high now, it might be better to consider going to a really private physician and paying cash for routine medical services. You’ll get more personal care and your info won’t be in a cloud for regular and government criminals to see.

If you want an electronic medical record on file, get a copy of your medical records and scan it to a flash drive.

[Insigne123]

Match Night: The H.A.L. 9000 computer vs Bill Clinton’s medical records

[grey_whiskers]

A Third World company -- "India" Business Machines? With HIPAA protected data? In the cloud?

[bmwcyle]

IBM was so helpful to Jew health in the 1930’s Germany.

[Swordmaker]

Apple and IBM to make iOS Health Kit apps utilizing Watson — PING!

Apple, iBM and Watson Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

[Yaelle]

Being a child of a Holocaust survivor, I just don’t like centralized medical records. I love tech but....

[anymouse]

Brings a whole new meaning to "death panels."