Greeting fellow slaves,
Interesting news here. So, how exactly did the state find out about this guy's medical diagnosis?? Insurance company? medical provider? But, your medical data is PRIVATE and protected by Federal HIPPA law.... The law say:
"A HIPAA-covered health care provider or health plan may share your protected health information if it has a court order. This includes the order of an administrative tribunal. However, the provider or plan may only disclose the information specifically described in the order."
More info:
mva.maryland.gov
www.nbcwashington.com
Sleep Apnea sufferer?
"Obesity has long been recognised as the most important reversible risk factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)." ---Harvard Medical School study
Interesting news here. So, how exactly did the state find out about this guy's medical diagnosis?? Insurance company? medical provider? But, your medical data is PRIVATE and protected by Federal HIPPA law.... The law say:
"A HIPAA-covered health care provider or health plan may share your protected health information if it has a court order. This includes the order of an administrative tribunal. However, the provider or plan may only disclose the information specifically described in the order."
More info:
Customer Self-Report of a Medical Condition - Pages
An official website of the State of Maryland.
Little-Known Maryland Law Requires People With Sleep Apnea to Report Diagnosis to Driving Authorities
A Maryland man said he knew going for a sleep study could lead to a sleep apnea diagnosis, but he had no idea it could also put him on the Motor Vehicle Administration’s radar. Dr. David Allick, a dentist in Rockville, was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea in June 2022. Months later, he received a...
www.nbcwashington.com
Sleep Apnea sufferer?
"Obesity has long been recognised as the most important reversible risk factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)." ---Harvard Medical School study
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