Your Medical Records Are They Really Private
Title:
Your Medical Records - Are They Really Private?
Word Count:
904
Summary:
As I dug into the research material for this article, my eyes popped out and my jaw dropped op
Keywords:
medical records, insurance commissioner, doctors, privacy, medical information bureau, mib, te
Article Body:
The question in the title seems to beg a yes answer. However, truth is, there are two answers
The ˆbegged˜ answer is of course yes. It would be yes if you never let anyone have information
The real answer, unfortunately, is NO. And to add insult to injury, it is real in more ways th
As I dug into the research material for this article, my eyes popped out and my jaw dropped op
The line starts at the government and runs the gamut to bill collectors. Yes, you read that ri
Here, with a brief explanation of each, is a list of ˆeyes˜ that could see your medical record
1.
2.
The most obvious is your doctor, doctor´s nurse and office staff. Most people´s medica
Hospital ˘ If you have ever been hospitalized, you have a set of records at the hospital.
3.
Insurance Companies ˘ If you have ever applied for health, life or disability insuranc
4.
The Medical Information Bureau (MIB) ˘ Most people have never heard of this non-profit
5.
6.
Government agencies such as Social Security, Veteran´s Administration, MediCal, Worker
Medical Collection Agencies ˘ Pay attention because these agencies may have in-depth m
7.
Your employer may have asked you to authorize them accessing your medical records. The
8.
Believe it or not, your medical records may be subpoenaed for a court case if you are
9.
Health research ˘ Sometimes your medical record is used for health research and when i
10.
Licensure and accreditation of hospitals or physicians by certain boards or agencies.
11.
Direct marketers may receive your health information if you participate in informal he
12.
Health related web sites, Usenet news groups and chat rooms may contain your medical i
13.
Survey companies not only use the Internet but mail and the phone to conduct medical q
14.
Tenant screening services screen prospective tenants for property managers. Their chec
You do have sort of a guardian angel to help you if you are having problems in regard to your
Each state has an Insurance Commissioner. He´s your ˆbig brother˜ in a good sense. The Nationa
Unfortunately, this arena is still like the Wild West in terms of legislation and privacy prot
If you don´t like the medical scenario as it exists, you just might wish to chat with your gov
And, because you have read this article, you are better armed than 95% of the American populat
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Your Medical Records - Are They Really Private?
Word Count:
904
Summary:
As I dug into the research material for this article, my eyes popped out and my jaw dropped op
Keywords:
medical records, insurance commissioner, doctors, privacy, medical information bureau, mib, te
Article Body:
The question in the title seems to beg a yes answer. However, truth is, there are two answers
The ˆbegged˜ answer is of course yes. It would be yes if you never let anyone have information
The real answer, unfortunately, is NO. And to add insult to injury, it is real in more ways th
As I dug into the research material for this article, my eyes popped out and my jaw dropped op
The line starts at the government and runs the gamut to bill collectors. Yes, you read that ri
Here, with a brief explanation of each, is a list of ˆeyes˜ that could see your medical record
1.
2.
The most obvious is your doctor, doctor´s nurse and office staff. Most people´s medica
Hospital ˘ If you have ever been hospitalized, you have a set of records at the hospital.
3.
Insurance Companies ˘ If you have ever applied for health, life or disability insuranc
4.
The Medical Information Bureau (MIB) ˘ Most people have never heard of this non-profit
5.
6.
Government agencies such as Social Security, Veteran´s Administration, MediCal, Worker
Medical Collection Agencies ˘ Pay attention because these agencies may have in-depth m
7.
Your employer may have asked you to authorize them accessing your medical records. The
8.
Believe it or not, your medical records may be subpoenaed for a court case if you are
9.
Health research ˘ Sometimes your medical record is used for health research and when i
10.
Licensure and accreditation of hospitals or physicians by certain boards or agencies.
11.
Direct marketers may receive your health information if you participate in informal he
12.
Health related web sites, Usenet news groups and chat rooms may contain your medical i
13.
Survey companies not only use the Internet but mail and the phone to conduct medical q
14.
Tenant screening services screen prospective tenants for property managers. Their chec
You do have sort of a guardian angel to help you if you are having problems in regard to your
Each state has an Insurance Commissioner. He´s your ˆbig brother˜ in a good sense. The Nationa
Unfortunately, this arena is still like the Wild West in terms of legislation and privacy prot
If you don´t like the medical scenario as it exists, you just might wish to chat with your gov
And, because you have read this article, you are better armed than 95% of the American populat
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