Question

You are an employee at one of the local hospitals. One day, while working in the ER, you notice that your neighbor, John, has been brought in by ambulance. You hear the doctor report that he is being rushed to surgery due to a heart attack. John’s wife also works for the hospital in another department. Given that you and his wife are friends, and both work in the hospital, you decide to call his wife right away and tell her about the situation. Is this a HIPAA violation? Why or why?

is this a HIPAA violation? explain the answer

Answer 1

Health Insurance Portability and Accoutability Act(HIPAA)protect employees health insurance coverage that also ensures the privacy and confidentiality of health information. telling friends or relatives about patient in the hospital and discussing private health information over the phone in a pubic area violate HIPAA rules. even though the patient is close relative or friends HIPAA rules rules for everyone that violate action when patient health information discussed over the phone in common area.