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7. Of course I'd like all my health information from all health providers to be in one place, so I don't have to review

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 07:06 AM

Apr 10

them in pieces, provider-by-provider.

But it scares me that I HAVE to provide biometric information to access it. To this administration. OMFG!

Note: I couldn't read more than 3 sentences because it was paywalled. I went to archive.ph and found the article
https://archive.ph/2EyjH

But, oh well, it's the same thing -- just a few sentences and a demand to log in to see more.

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HHS to Employ Biometrics in Health Records Portal for Seniors [View all] highplainsdem Apr 9 OP

No thanks. SheltieLover Apr 9 #1

Nope... 2naSalit Apr 9 #2

I've read that it's less secure than a good password changed frequently. highplainsdem Apr 10 #8

And then what... dgauss Apr 9 #3

How is that different from the. "MY Portal " in my doctors' that contains records of visits with all of them? 3Hotdogs Apr 9 #4

Guessing: it gives the Feds access and control? intrepidity Apr 11 #13

there are no clipboards or manual data entry Nigrum Cattus Apr 9 #5

Papers please! No longer needed. Scanners in airports, on the streets Buddyzbuddy Apr 10 #6

Of course I'd like all my health information from all health providers to be in one place, so I don't have to review progree Apr 10 #7

They don't want it to protect your data Miguelito Loveless Apr 10 #9

Ummmm.... No Deep State Witch Apr 10 #10

No way. nt CozyMystery Apr 11 #11

Nope. Not happening. travelingthrulife Apr 11 #12

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