I'm sure they're also interested in the data. Imagine raising premiums based on conditions they detect from your wearables. That's why it's of utmost importance to secure biometrics data

At least in the US, health insurers can’t raise rates or deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions. That was a major part of the Affordable Care Act.

The ACA will not survive the next couple of years.

That's what they said in 2016.

This time he has control over all the arms of government + the support of much of the private sector though. The last time there was at least some push-back.

They had the exact same thing last time too. Control over all arms + support of much of the private sector. We told them to go fuck themselves then and we will again.

how would that work. i pay flat rate through my employer.

There are so many companies across many industries who are salivating at the thought of everyone using wearables to monitor their "health" and getting their hands on that data. Including law enforcement, lawyers, and other government agencies.

It's industry leaders that are salivating the most.