Q: I think the hospital that turned my debt over to collection agency broke hippaa law and I just want to know what to
I live in West Virginia but the hospital is in Maryland
A: A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who reviewed the file and the conduct of the collection company could determine whether there was a HIPAA violation. But it's worth noting that thousands of hospital and medical office patient accounts are placed into collection every day, and there is no need to violate HIPAA in these types of actions. Don't ignore the pending collection action. Tend to that in a timely manner, whether on your own or through a collection defense attorney. If you consult with an attorney on the collection defense, you could discuss why you believe your HIPAA rights were violated in more detail. Good luck
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