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Medical Record Privacy

Guests: MARY GREALY President, Healthcare Leadership Council ROBERT O'HARROW Reporter, The Washington Post ROBERT GELMAN Privacy Consultant JOANNE HUSTED Senior Counsel, Georgetown University Health Privacy Project President Bush is moving ahead with new rules that ensure the privacy of medical records. The rules give patients the right to inspect their own records. But opponents in the healthcare industry fear the rules are too costly and could hinder their ability to provide high quality healthcare. Join Juan Williams and guests for a look at the new government policy and the privacy of YOUR medical records.

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