title: Healthcare industry to benefit from 'Baby Bell' court ruling.
abstract: Courts have cleared the way for regional Bell operating companies to sell electronic information. Although critics are fearful of the Baby Bells' power, others say the decision will open a myriad of possibilities that could have far-reaching effects on the healthcare industry.
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Laughlin
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003219:Confidentiality; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D016520:Entrepreneurship; D015277:Hotlines; D007255:Information Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000639:trends; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States