Remedies for Violation of HIPAA Privacy Rights and Medical Confidentiality – Part 1
By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law
I receive many questions and e-mails about possible violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) Privacy Regulations and Security Regulations, and breaches of confidentiality of medical records and medical information. I will attempt to explain and clarify this issue a little in this short blog.
More detailed information on HIPAA Privacy Regulations and Security Regulations, can be found at: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html
There is no private cause of action allowed to an individual to sue for a violation of the federal HIPAA or any of […]