Big brother is watching, but not really paying attention.

  I got a call from my “night job” employer’s “wellness program” the other day.


  I had never called their dial-a-nurse thing nor had I had any other contact with them. Then they called me out of the blue, (on a Sunday!) – Wanted to know if I had questions about Diabetes or any other health issues.


  Naturally, I was all "I'm not interested" but somehow we got to talking and I did get some questions answered, but later I started getting a little paranoid about it.


  All that is supposed to be between me and my doctor's janitor (I never get to see the actual Dr., it will be no surprise if I find he died in a Turkish prison in 2002) - Whatever happened to HIPPA (patient privacy) laws? I want to control who and why and how for looking at my fascinating medical history, not sure why I care.


  They say the Wellness program is run by the insurance company, and since the company is footing the bill it seems reasonable that they have a general idea of what my ailments are, so they can plan ahead to pay for my new parts and bionic upgrades.


  Even so, it still kind of feels creepy to have them call me, no matter how helpful.

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