In collaboration with Big Data analytics company Fuzzy Logix, BCBST analysts have been able to identify Tennesseans at risk through the use of sophisticated computer algorithms.
Combing through vast amounts of data to identify problematic or unlawful behavior with the sole mission of saving lives is to be commended.
However, for every positive, there is a negative, and once again we see a modern day example of how easy it is for our private lives to be scrutinized and evaluated based on data acquired from multiple different sources.
While it has to be accepted that our medical records, along with our prescription records held at pharmacies are no longer private and confidential. Perhaps the bigger issue to keep in mind is that doing something as simple as paying cash for a prescription instead of using one's health insurance plan can place us at risk of potential scrutiny by insurers and even law enforcement authorities.
The nothing to hide, nothing to fear mantra is fine until seemingly harmless behavior gets us on a suspicious activity watch list.
So gentlemen, for privacy reasons, it's probably best for the time being if you pay for your ED medication using your health insurance plan.
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