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Privacy law governs hospital notifications (The Gazette)

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Hospitals are limited by privacy rules when it comes to notifying law enforcement about a patientand#146;s release, even when the patient has been brought in by an officer.Medical providers must follow the rules set by the federal Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that limit who can view patient health information.The issue arose after the fatal shooting of Ed Thomas, 58, ...

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