The Hidden Multi-Billion Dollar International Trade in Our Medical Data

The Hidden Multi-Billion Dollar International Trade in Our Medical Data May 1, 2018 12:00PM to May 1, 2018 1:00PM NSF Abstract:  Soon after you tell your doctor about your intimate medical problems, data detailing your condition is sold commercially to companies that have nothing to do with your treatment or billing. The electronic medical record company may sell the notes about your embarrassing problem the physician logs into the computer. The lab performing the blood test sells a copy of the results. The pharmacy receives money for sharing the details of your ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=245251&WT.mc_id=USNSF_13&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF Events item. Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111