By virtue!
Health care privacy is governed by the Federal gov't. Read about it here http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html
why hipaa was enacted
what are hipaa limited data sets
yes, but only if he is a really important illegal alien
what are hipaa limited data sets
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; HIPPA has no meaning and is a misspelling, albeit a common one.
The HIPAA is required on Medicare claims. The HIPAA is a persons privacy.
Pricing of drugs has NOTHING to do with HIPAA
HIPAA has nothing to do with how long you have to keep medical records.
If you have a question about HIPAA and your business, please let us know. ... According to HIPAA, if you are belong to the category of “covered entities” or “business associates,” and you handle “protected health information (PHI),” you and your business are required to be HIPAA-compliant.
HIPAA Representative ask to see PHI