My chiropractor discussed a personal issue with a friend that also is a patient. Does this violate hipaa laws?

So the answer is - possibly. I know this is going to sound a little odd, but it depends on whether or not the chiropractor bills "electronically"...

Can I file a lawsuit against a pharmacy for release of medications to a third party without my consent?

I agree with the other counsel - it's hard to determine what the damage is here. You put on a tag labeled "HIPAA Rights", but there is no right of...

Can a nursing facility take legal action for payment against someone not legally responsible for bill (spouse admitted patient)?

So the short answer, because of how you phrase your question, is no. If someone isn't "legally responsible" they may have a moral duty but that's...

The lawyer is asking for current medical information. The client is too ill for more exams, he was told he could die on table.

Not sure who "the lawyer" that wants the exam in the question refers to - the lawyer representing the patient or the lawyer representing the other...

An employee had went into my medical records off the clock and i feel as though my right under hippa was violated

Report this to the hospital or medical practice that maintains the records. They have an obligation to investigate and let you know what that...

Upon returning home from the hospital yesterday and while going through my paperwork I found other patients confidential info.

Please do report this to the hospital (as well as your other concerns about the care you received) and return the information. While there are no...

Do I have a case against the medical billing dept of my dr's office if they refuse to coordinate with Medicare for bill pay?

I agree with Ms. Koslyn - the key here is whether the doctor's practice takes Medicare "assignment". If it does, they must bill Medicare and...

If I move out of state is insurance co still responsible to pay medical? If I decide to do MSA are co pays included or not?

You should probably change the "practice area" up above to "Workers Compensation" to get an answer.

Do you need a lawyer to create a Health Care Directive in Tennessee?

The link below will connect you with information published by the Tennessee Department of Health about advance directives. Even if you do decide...

HIPAA is all about the patient having rights to privacy, security and control over their information - you cannot violate your own rights. So you...