Pulse June 30, 2022
The Supreme Court’s decision overturning the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parentedhood of Southeastern PA v. Casey has opened the door to how much privacy protection medical records actually benefit from. The requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule are often cited and almost as frequently misrepresented and/or misunderstood. Getting into the actual details of HIPAA reveals a layered picture that will only add to what will likely be many upcoming fights.
HIPAA and Court or Administrative Proceedings
In the course of a lawsuit, administrative hearing, or other formal proceeding information is often sought to help prove or disprove specific claims. The legal system has rules governing how information can be obtained and HIPAA inserts additional requirements into...