HIPPA violation

[Catherinerx]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Montana/Kentucky.

My brother is in a nursing home in Kentucky and I am his payee and live in Montana. Recently there was a problem with his payment and the nursing home called an uncle in Kentucky and another brother in Florida and told them if I didn't make the payment they would have me arrested and my brother would be evicted from the nursing home. I am not disputing the money but I would like to tell them that HIPPA prevents them from discussing these matters with anyone they can reach by phone! May I??

 

[cbg]

No. HIPAA forbids them from discussing MEDICAL information with any unauthorized persons. It does not forbid them from discussing administrative or billing issues.