Questions answered by Martha Ann Knutson

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I just recently had my University Housing ask for my medical records.

Martha's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

Were you citing a medical condition as the justification for cancelling your contract? This is not a HIPAA violation, because HIPAA only applies...

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I have a patient privacy issue with my Dr. giving my personal medical history to non authorized persons and want to be sure I

Martha's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

I suggest you find an attorney to review the facts as you know them so far - and to advise you about the best way to investigate further and...

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If a hospital gets paid by the insurance company after the patient paid, is it illegal for the hospital to keep received funds?

Martha's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

It's your money and let's hope the employee was wrong about the hospital's usual practice in such cases. My suggestion would be to send a...

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Personal health care plans that are not under obamacare

Martha's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

Yes - there are still individual plans available, but you will not qualify for any of the subsidies without going through the "Exchange". Ohio...

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If I am excluded from participating in federal health care programs due to a misdemeanor conviction that was later

Martha's answer | Answered on November 21, 2013

No - health care providers are prohibited from hiring you or even letting you volunteer at their organizations until you get your exclusion...

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In WA St, would a HIPAA violation that led to extensive damages have grounds for filing a civil suit against the agency?

Martha's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

So there are criminal penalties under HIPAA that can be enforced by either the State's Attorney General or the federal Department of Justice if...

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Is is legal for doctor's offices to have a reward program for their patients who refer other people to their office?

Martha's answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

I agree with Mr. Ezold, more details are needed about the program to answer your question. Alas, things that are frequently done outside of...

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Will the Affordable Care Act be mandatory once i turn 26 or at the end of my 26 th year?

Martha's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

The Affordable Care Act will require - as of January 1, 2014 - that you have health insurance. How you meet that requirement (staying on you mom's...

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Can an employee be legally responsible for complying with laws and regulations?

Martha's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

I'm not a South Dakota attorney, so I can speak to what you have said about the law there, but I think I can relieve your HIPAA related...

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Request for Restriction sample under HIPAA/California laws

Martha's answer | Answered on September 26, 2013

My suggestion is that instead of "legalese" you describe what you want and why in your own language. [You have done a good job here in this...

Martha Ann Knutson's Answers (323)

I just recently had my University Housing ask for my medical records.

I have a patient privacy issue with my Dr. giving my personal medical history to non authorized persons and want to be sure I

If a hospital gets paid by the insurance company after the patient paid, is it illegal for the hospital to keep received funds?

Personal health care plans that are not under obamacare

If I am excluded from participating in federal health care programs due to a misdemeanor conviction that was later

In WA St, would a HIPAA violation that led to extensive damages have grounds for filing a civil suit against the agency?

Is is legal for doctor's offices to have a reward program for their patients who refer other people to their office?

Will the Affordable Care Act be mandatory once i turn 26 or at the end of my 26 th year?

Can an employee be legally responsible for complying with laws and regulations?

Request for Restriction sample under HIPAA/California laws