Thanks to electronic record keeping, insurance companies can quickly assess an applicant's prescription drug records.

Many American consumers are generally unaware of the trend, and it could be one of the biggest reasons new applicants are being denied coverage.

What exactly is this prescription data base snooping?
How do insurance companies get by with it, and is it really legal?
Find out more about how insurance companies are spying on your prescription drug records.
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