[Hoodat]

So much for HIPAA.

[no-to-illegals]

So much for HIPAA.

True ... must be a regulation in zer0care.

[Blueflag]

EXACTLY. That is a breach right there - subject to civil and criminal penalties, plus sanctions/fines.

The patient or a judge can let that out, not the Provider.

[Red Badger]

WE DON'T NEED NO STEENKING HIPAA LAWS! Yes, someone broke the law....................

[EDINVA]

The hospital is subject to an enormous fine for disclosing the medical records.

[SparkyBass]

"So much for HIPAA."

You know, that is a great idea. Laws have very stiff penalties for disclosing protected health information. The cop should sue the living daylights out of CNN and that hosebag reporter.