Wal-Mart to Enter Electronic Medical Records Arena

[Belial]

WASHINGTON -- As the Obama administration begins investing billions in health information technology, Wal-Mart plans to use its unrivaled size to bring high-tech medical records to U.S. physicians.

In recent years Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has used its buying power to move into health care markets, negotiating steep discounts for prescription drugs and eye care products.

With the government providing $17 billion of stimulus funding to encourage use of electronic medical records, the company sees an opportunity to serve as a low-cost, one-stop option for single doctors and small practices.

A Wal-Mart spokesperson said Wednesday the company is partnering with computer giant Dell Inc. and software maker eClinicalWorks to launch a bundled electronic health records package for doctors, including installation and maintenance.

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[drmeow]

1. Please, NO!

I don't want WalMart to have ANYTHING to do with ANYTHING that contains my medical records.

[Belial]

2. aww cmon.. it will be fine..

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[drmeow]

4. That would be me

the one in the corner in a fetal position whimpering!

[Dervill Crow]

3. Great. Just great.

Software built in China and dictation transcribed in India.

[OhioChick]

5. That and your medical records sold to insurance companies. n/t