Information being given from husbands file to collectin agency
Date: Wed, 12/22/2010 - 11:45
a collection agency contaacted a former employer, who was a physician, and information was given to the collection agency out of my husband's chart who was a patinet at the physician's office. Was his right to privacy violated when the call was not regarding him at all?:confused:
Was he a patient or an employee or both? The Dr vioated HIPPAA
Was he a patient or an employee or both? The Dr vioated HIPPAA if he gave out medical info.
I'm a bit confused as to who the employee was. Was it you or you
I'm a bit confused as to who the employee was. Was it you or your husband?
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The Dr vioated HIPPAA if he gave out medical info. |
Can a doctor be penalized for giving out medical info like that?
Any information, as far as I am aware, is not to be given out li
Any information, as far as I am aware, is not to be given out like that. That could be a major deal.....it may be time for you to speak with an attorney in your area
I guess we can file a lawsuit against such doctors who give out
I guess we can file a lawsuit against such doctors who give out personal information. But I agree, that we should discuss the possibilities with an attorney.