If the hospital chooses to ignore it's own internal policy, then if there is a dispute between a patient or agent or family member as to whether...

I changed your practice area to Medical Malpractice so someone skilled in that area can reply.

Strictly from a health care prospective, HIPAA would allow you to obtain a copy but I changed the practice area to immigration as they may not be...

Even if you had no medical providers who have liens rights against your settlement, as you correctly note, your health insurance company has a...

My dad and sister have a mortgage together. My dad is deceased, and I have four other siblings. Who owns the property?

As my colleague suggests, who has signed a mortgage only indicates who is or maybe liable for the debt. The deed determines the owner. If in fact,...

I will never have surgery on my back. Doctor said to dangerous. But yet set up a medicare set aside account for $61,000

I changed your practice area from health care to elder law because I think your quesition is whether a medicare set aside agreement can be...

What are the Hipaa guidelines labs need to follow for a Direct Patient Portal in order to allow patients to access their results

I think the best part of your question was recognizing that you need an informed local attorney to help you navigate this area. You may search for...

Can I include a psychological evaluation in an administrative investigation for Law enforcement misconduct?

HIPAA applies to health care providers, health plans and clearinghouses so you are not subject to that. But I would cross post this under criminal...

You need to cross post this on the child support practice area to get a response to your first two questions. (I think parents have to disclose...

The answer to your question will be state specific as the law governing consent for medical care varies from state to state. In general, the...

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