The fact that none of this information has ever available to your physician, other than social security #'s and place of employment, trumps the necessity for it now. Why is this so hard to grasp for the public? Do the people of this country really want the IRS to have this sweeping access to every personal and confidential fact of the care they receive from their doctors??

This is one of the most egregious grabs of our freedoms. Be afraid people. It is not going to change unless we demand it!