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By: sukki1956 | 24-08-2008
what recourse does a patient have to challenge content in HIPPA?

preventing/blocking EMR fabric
By: nirart | 02-08-2008
i would realy like to know if ther's any facbric that you know that can block any cell phone radiation {not completly ofcourse}.

If an Employer has medical information obtained ...
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If an Employer has medical information obtained from the employees pre-employment physical, can the Employer use this information to provide the employees Manager/Supervisor with a listing of the employees disclosed allergies, medication usage and or physical limits even though the doctor has certified that they can perform the essential funcitons of the position they applied for?

Hipaa
By: Pepsi | 09-05-2008
Does HIPAA apply to companies not involved in insurance or health care.  If an co-worker discusses an individual's health problems with others in the company and the company's customers, is that a violation?  If so, what is the best way to rectify the situation?

Employee records
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HIPAA and non medical settings
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If my non medical employer shares my medical information without my concent to people who do not have a need to know, is that a HIPAA violation?

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