Actually, @juliabohemian, you're sadly mistaken. She did not divulge the information.. the spouse just happened to be standing there (conveniently or not). HIPAA is a federal law that would not result in a doctor's loss of license which is regulated at the state level. In fact, no HIPAA violation that has ever been reported has ever resulted in any such action or even a fine. The federal government allows most of the providers to take corrective action and has closed nearly all cases.
HIPAA prevents the doctors from telling anyone other than the patient about any communicable diseases. It's the CDC's responsibility to report it to the sexual partners. Chen could lose her license for that, if this were real life. The husband could sue her for divulging that information.
Actually, @juliabohemian, you're sadly mistaken. She did not divulge the information.. the spouse just happened to be standing there (conveniently or not). HIPAA is a federal law that would not result in a doctor's loss of license which is regulated at the state level. In fact, no HIPAA violation that has ever been reported has ever resulted in any such action or even a fine. The federal government allows most of the providers to take corrective action and has closed nearly all cases.
qscott86 4 months ago
Chen could never say a single line without sneering.
TokyoSpike 7 months ago 2
HIPAA prevents the doctors from telling anyone other than the patient about any communicable diseases. It's the CDC's responsibility to report it to the sexual partners. Chen could lose her license for that, if this were real life. The husband could sue her for divulging that information.
juliabohemian 1 year ago