Comments on: What do you think about "trusting" the government with our Medical Records?

By: lenghartk

lenghartk — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:34:59 +0000

This is just like socialism.
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By: Andy G {Join The Resistance}

Andy G {Join The Resistance} — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:52:59 +0000

The words TRUST and GOVERNMENT do not belong in the same sentence unless DON'T is in there somewhere.
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By: Sylar

Sylar — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:43:59 +0000

I have worked in the medical field, for 20 years. Putting a patients medical records online where a hacker can have access to it, could be catastrophic. I know when coding and billing a patient, you have to be very careful. If you code a diagnose wrong, that person may never be able to get life insurance, medical insurance, etc. It is private information for a reason. If Obama thinks he has the guts to challenge HIPPA. He can be my guest. But I don't see it happening, any time soon. It has stayed private, for good reasons.
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By: Dr. Phillopian

Dr. Phillopian — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:06:59 +0000

To those that think that this is simply meant to streamline our medical care: Yes, it would be helpful if our medical records were centralized, but that is not what this will eventually lead to. These records will be used to determine what kind of care we receive. If we go to Universal Healthcare, which I believe is what our current President wants…."Someone" other than our health care professional will determine where, what, and when we can have a procedure based on our age and expected lifespan. Do we really want our government telling us that our 81 year old mother can’t have hip replacement surgery? You may think that this won’t happen, but wait and see.
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By: Planet

Planet — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:55:59 +0000

Medicare, Medicaid and all the insurance companies already have full access to our medical records. They already put caps on what they are willing to pay out per treatment course. This is not new. The ‘privacy’ you claim this bill will invade is just an illusion. There is none.

Having my husband almost die because someone read a hand-written note on his chart wrong, I fully understand how computerizing records can save a ton of money for the system and many lives.
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By: William S

William S — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:42:59 +0000

i dont like it a bit, Democrats threw a fit over Bush tapping phones and this is not one ounce different
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By: Tom J

Tom J — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:52:59 +0000

They already have your SSN & income information. Ever applied for benefits? They want all your bank & investment info as well. Who cares if they know I was sick last week.
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By: TiedtoaRainbow

TiedtoaRainbow — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:15:59 +0000

The government cannot protect our identity, bank accounts, credit card numbers from hackers now. They will not be able to keep our medical records secure either. I see trouble ahead anytime the Health and Human Services Dept. is entrusted to handle anything.
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By: wyldfyr

wyldfyr — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:10:59 +0000

Seeing as how so many banks and insurance companies have compromised confidentiality both intentionally and through lax security, I think I'd have more faith in government. I think the government should take a bigger role in protecting our privacy from those who will compromise it for profit.
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By: 23Dragonflys

23Dragonflys — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:03:59 +0000

I think the idea of computerizing medical records is good. I think letting the government have any say about what treatment , when , and who gets it is wrong. We euthanize infants and now the elderly will be in jeopardy.
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