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It is the media’s job. Now if this is national security or something like that it would be different.
 
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Spotlight said:
Sigh, this isn't HIPAA. How come so many don't have any clue what HIPAA is.
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While a student at a college or university is not covered by HIPAA stipulations and their medical information and records are not confidential within the confines of campus authorities. This exception is primarily for or treatment purposes. Releasing medical information without the individuals consent exposes you to a HIPAA violations. Releasing within an educational institution exposes you to potential FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) violations.

FERPA, which was passed in 1974. The Department of Health and Human Services issued the HIPAA health privacy rule in 2000. Schools were given HIPAA exemption because pre-existing FERPA student record privacy law already covered health records held by schools. However, FERPA and HIPAA does not always mesh cleanly creating convoluted exceptions. The differences can be complex and subtle.

If personally identifiable medical information was communicated out side the organization without written authorization, most likely one or the other was violated.

Sigh. How come so many don't read the fine print.

Got it Barry.
 
NorthEastCane said:
While a student at a college or university is not covered by HIPAA stipulations and their medical information and records are not confidential within the confines of campus authorities. This exception is primarily for or treatment purposes. Releasing medical information without the individuals consent exposes you to a HIPAA violations. Releasing within an educational institution exposes you to potential FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) violations.

FERPA, which was passed in 1974. The Department of Health and Human Services issued the HIPAA health privacy rule in 2000. Schools were given HIPAA exemption because pre-existing FERPA student record privacy law already covered health records held by schools. However, FERPA and HIPAA does not always mesh cleanly creating convoluted exceptions. The differences can be complex and subtle.

If personally identifiable medical information was communicated out side the organization without written authorization, most likely one or the other was violated.

Sigh. How come so many don't read the fine print.

Got it Barry.
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Again, you're out of your depth here. It would have been a violation if Barry had said what the medical condition was. He didn't. And even if he did give the specific condition then journalists have a ton of coverage in this area, Best of luck to you. Toodles.
 
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Spotlight said:
Again, you're out of your depth here. It would have been a violation if Barry had said what the medical condition was. He didn't. And even if he did give the specific condition then journalists have a ton of coverage in this area, Best of luck to you. Toodles.
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And you appear to be out of yours

It would not have been a violation
if Barry had said what the medical condition was....why you ask

Does Hipaa apply to journalists?

Answer: No. Reporters are not "covered entities" under HIPAA and therefore cannot violate HIPAA (unless they obtain health information under false pretenses). Reporters do not need written authorization from the patients they interview.
 
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