New Technology and Privacy Rights Clash in Health Care: Blue Shield of California Physicians’ Web Site a Sign of the Times

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Cover Story The emergence of new technology in the health care industry has given rise to a public debate about the impact of such technological advances on consumers’ privacy rights. The health care industry has lagged behind many other industries in applying Internet and digital technologies to its repertoire of business practices, largely due to concerns about ensuring consumer confidentiality. It is clear, though, that key players in the health care industry have overcome any skittishness about applying new technology to their methods of doing business. A recent case in . . .