I am through playing with your ignorant posting skills, but I just posted what I think. You should know there is enough lawyers to make or take a case against anything. So, while I do not know HR, I did sign a HIPAA agreement from my training in the medical field and never had a problem with it. I knew what I could and could not do and I really did not care enough to look into things like this when famous patients (actors, etc.) came through. I gave examples of similar situations of people I have known and the situations they went through. HR people love to destroy the money makers it is another feather in their cap, but they also have to make sure all their ducks are in line or else they could face some problems. I wish her luck with this situation and hope it comes out ok, with what ever decision the OP goes with.