Legal Question in Health Care Law in Florida
HIPAA Privacy Violation
My Dr. faxed a referral from another Dr. with my diagnosis code (hepatitis C) and severe depression, with my soc. sec. number , to an AFLAC insurance aganet I have no connection to whatsoever. Rhe agent mailed the fax back to me asking why he rec. it. Now the world knows I have Hepatits C and severe depression, certainly this can effect employment, life insurance, ettc. in the future. What is my recourse?
Asked on 10/04/07, 10:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: HIPAA Privacy Violation
A violation of HIPPA does not provde any private right of action. In addition, just sending the fax did not make your condition knowable to the world and future employers, so it shouold not affect you.
Answered on 10/16/07, 6:44 pm
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