[HiTech RedNeck]

I guess it flushed out a bunch of people who didn’t take their confidentiality oaths seriously.

[Enterprise]

"I guess it flushed out a bunch of people who didn’t take their confidentiality oaths seriously."

There's a bright side though. A lot of jobs just opened up.

[Mastador1]

What oath might that be? HIPPA sets rules that healthcare workers must follow but there is no oath. Are you aware that front office workers in doctors offices actually violate HIPPA rules numerous times every day when they discuss patient information within earshot of other patients in the waiting room?

The hospital is at fault also for allowing patient files to be freely accessed by so many unauthorized employees. I think firing employees that didn't actually access his chart and disseminate the information to others is a bit harsh and most likely no one would have been fired or reprimanded if the person in question was, say a prominent or famous Conservative.