Never go up against The State.
Medical records are to be shared ONLY among the agencies of the various levels of government.
This information can be used to catch you in insurance fraud, to catch tax cheats, to increase the charge of insurance policies, to deny applications for insurance policies, to increase the cost of government-sanctioned health coverage, to deny health coverage based upon lifestyle and...
drum roll....
to deny citizens the right to purchase firearms.
For a peon to request medical information — ANY type of medical information — of The State is to stick your nose where it does not belong.
The person who filed a request for this information can expect a tax audit for even daring to peak behind the curtain of The State.
I am reminded of a time not too long ago when you could not even request a copy of your own medical records, even from your own doctor.
Can’t wait until they use the same justification for not allowing you to view the results of a pet’s medical exam or autopsy (necropsy?)!
The only person HIPAA prevents from seeing your medical records is you.