Catherine McQueen/Getty Images The Indicator from Planet Money Ad targeting gets into your medical file January 9, 2024 More doctors' offices are ditching clunky clipboards and embracing digital records and online check-ins. But some patients may be unaware that their sensitive health data could be accessible to more than just their health care provider. Today on the show, how ad targeting has moved into the doctor's office, why that's rubbing some patients the wrong way, and why health companies say it can lead to better care. Ad targeting gets into your medical file Listen · 9:20 9:20 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1197960899/1223866561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Ad targeting gets into your medical file Listen · 9:20 9:20 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1197960899/1223866561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript