"In order to delicately preempt any political trolling, this article is about medical care, and that is an entirely separate issue from insurance."

I hate political trolling as much as the next guy but I disagree with your point. If health care is absolutely free to everyone than why choose a clinic with nurse practitioners over a hospital with doctors? The questions surrounding the health care debate are ones of efficiency and cost and these types of clinics are very relevant in that debate (though I could see both sides using this to support their point)

I have to disagree with this. I think this is an industry that is ready for hackers to make a difference.

Many of you are very familiar with the technology that is in place in medical record systems, actually you will find the technology laughable. A technology upgrade would create a major improvement for healthcare systems.

The healthcare system in this country HAS to change. It is not a question or else it will bankrupt our country. If healthcare is not in need of quality hackers I don't know what is.

werd - this is a great opportunity for hackers, and the amount of money at stake here is huge.

Of course, that's not what the article is about, but I completely agree.