Hippa Violation? And How To Take Action

[TRAVIS]

What is the name of your state? GA

I am a medical rep and used one of my accounts to have treatment. The practitioner who treated me, had a disaggreement with me and is now telling my co-workers that I owe the practice money to try to get me in trouble. He told my superior the same information trying to make me look bad and get back at me.

2 questions that I have...
1. Did the practioner break the HIPPA rules by releasing patient information to my co-workers....

2. How can I ensure the practitioner doesn't continue to lie and slander my reputation in my industry....he has intent to go after me to make sure I lose business and monetary earnings...

ANY THOUGHTS ON HOW I SHOULD PROCEED.

Thanks

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by TRAVIS

What is the name of your state? GA

I am a medical rep and used one of my accounts to have treatment. The practitioner who treated me, had a disaggreement with me and is now telling my co-workers that I owe the practice money to try to get me in trouble. He told my superior the same information trying to make me look bad and get back at me.

2 questions that I have...
1. Did the practioner break the HIPPA rules by releasing patient information to my co-workers....

2. How can I ensure the practitioner doesn't continue to lie and slander my reputation in my industry....he has intent to go after me to make sure I lose business and monetary earnings...

ANY THOUGHTS ON HOW I SHOULD PROCEED.

Thanks

No HIPAA violation here.




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There are thousands of posts similar to yours so I have prepared a standard answer:

Get a lawyer.

Invest $20K and three years.

Sue the bad people for defamation.

If you win, expect them to keep doing it.

If you lose, expect them to keep doing it.


Stand by for other opinions.