Heathcare 2020

Baby James is born on February 12, 2020 at 3 am. Minutes after his birth, a microchip, the size of a grain of rice, is embedded in his arm. That microchip points to a Web site that was created within 24 hours of James's birth. It is coded with an assigned number that will belong to James for the rest of his life, no matter where in the world he may go. At this site all of the tests James was given: the PKU, the APGA, James's blood type and DNA, genetic markers analysis of James stem cells, and skin tissue, immunizations, results from a hearing test, a thumb print, and a scan of his retina, his birth certificate and other important information will be stored forever. James (or his family until he becomes of age) will own and control access to this record, which will be available in digital format. It will be available on a need-to-know basis to health care providers to whom the family or James has given consent. This immediate access to James's information eliminates the need for duplicate tests or interventions. It provides the right information for James at the point of care no matter where or when he needs healthcare services.