“We already have virtual endoscopy and whether people are aware of it or not, often their x-rays and laboratory reports are originating in India. The films or slides are being read by a radiologist, pathologist or technician on the other side of the world and at a cost far less than an American practitioner would charge. This is going to accelerate as technology eliminates distance as a barrier for all services, not just medical. This scenario may seem far-fetched but it’s not out of the question. You have a sore throat. You plug into the Internet and a physician in Pakistan or China comes onto your screen. … You pay for everything by credit card.” (08/28/08)