Medical Privacy in the Age of New Technology

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), a physician, spoke about the need to update medical privacy laws in an age of new technology, information-sharing… read more

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), a physician, spoke about the need to update medical privacy laws in an age of new technology, information-sharing and genetic tests. In the last Congress, he sponsored H.R. 3482 to protect personal medical records from being given to insurance companies or employers for the purposes of discriminating against them. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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  • Jim McDermott U.S. Representative [D] Washington
  • Albert H. Teich Director American Association for the Advancement of Science->Science Policy
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Medical Privacy in the Age of New Technology

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Program ID:
78928-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States
First Aired:
Feb 17, 1997 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Feb 22, 1997 | 4:55pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 17, 1997 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 17, 1997 | 10:49pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 18, 1997 | 1:19am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 18, 1997 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 18, 1997 | 1:57pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 22, 1997 | 4:55pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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