Originally Posted by
Sunfish
I note this morning that the Federal Government has announced the introduction of a nationwide E - Health record for every Australian , this time with an "Opt Out" provision only.
Great isn't it. They spend billions of dollars on a defacto "Australia card" promising to save billions and be totally private (but every Govt dept and his dog would have access to it) and the public reject it.
Rather than drop it, they now make it mandatory (and say you can opt out of parts if you want to).
I guess, much like every other failed government initiative, it won't be long before health funds, and life insurers won't cover you, and employees hire you, or doctors bulk bill you, unless you quote your "ehealth" record and give them access to it!