Medpundit brings us the news of Kaiser Permanente's plan to put together the mother of all databases to study the interplay of genetics, environmental factors and common diseases.
First step - detailed surveys to its 2 million adult members.
Second step - donated genetic material from same.
Third step - combine with their medical history records.
Mother of All HMOs
Like all blessings this seems mixed. Information good, voluntary participation good, insurance company that sets premiums - well what do you think?
Posted by Jill Fallon at February 16, 2007 10:33 AM | TrackBack | Permalink