Obama: Nationwide Broadband, Online Medical Records Are Essential

by John Jorgensen on December 6, 2008

  • In Obama’s latest weekly radio address he stated the need for the entire nation to be up-to-speed with broadband internet access.
  • Obama stated his dissatisfaction with our nation ranking 15th when it comes to worldwide broadband connectivity.
  • In addition to broadband, Obama stated his goal to bring all medical records online: “We will make sure that every doctor’s office and hospital in this country is using cutting edge technology and electronic medical records so that we can cut red tape, prevent medical mistakes, and help save billions of dollars each year.”


Politico, GigaOm

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