"...As part of the universal healthcare system, we don't just cover preventive care, we mandate preventive care. In other words if you're in this universal healthcare system you have to go for regular, periodic check-ups, you have to be monitored..."
Later ??? What technology?
"...and mandated use of technology too, not just record keeping..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9SgIwzumB4Mandating check-ups is not listed on his site, but he has said this several times now. This could force more people to opt for a private insurance if they are afraid of mandated check-ups. What happens for example, if you would rather try and lower your cholesterol level through diet and exercise instead of taking the medicine that the doctor has prescribed for you?
More discussion here
http://blog.johnedwards.com/story/2007/9/4/16421/63643#commenttop