Is this a breech of my medical records and hippa compliance?
It sounds like the billing company got access to your records for billing purposes. Based on what you've said, it doesnt sound like a violation.
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It sounds like the billing company got access to your records for billing purposes. Based on what you've said, it doesnt sound like a violation.
There are not private rights of action UNDER HIPAA. That means that no one can sue another person based solely on the HIPAA statute. Instead, HIPAA...
Probably. Not enough info to tell for sure, but it doesn't sound that bad.
It depends on how old the xrays are.
Why would you sue? YOU haven't been damaged. If you are thinking about the HIPAA law, you should know that there are no private rights of action...
Your recourse? Other than firing the employee if intentional? HIPAA does not include a private right of action, so you cannot sue anyone under it....
Lots of laws. Possibly including identity theft, violations of both state/DC and federal laws related to drugs, insurance fraud, HIPAA violations,...
Possibly, but it is difficult. Call a local attorney about it.
Yes he or she can fire you. They can treat who they please for the most part. Just find another doctor.
You have an absolute right to a copy of your medical record, with VERY limited exceptions. Call your son to help with the request. Otherwise,...