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I would like to know if medical providers are required to accept a patient's preferred contract instead of their own policies for rendering services during medical appointments. This includes agreements related to HIPAA, payment, and other policies.
answered on Mar 13, 2025
No. Medical providers are not required to accept a patient's preferred contract instead of their own policies for rendering services during medical appointments.
She is using his picture and publicly stating he has autism.
My wife had surgery to remove a nerve tumor in her abdomen due to extreme pain. Initially, our insurance denied all claims, but after an appeal, they covered the surgery, stating it was medically necessary. However, they refused to cover the hospitalization. They claimed the hospitalization did not... View More 
I was admitted to a state mental facility and released on August 1, 2019. I am currently doing outpatient treatment and under the care of a health provider, taking prescribed medications. Am I obligated to continue taking these medications to avoid being readmitted to a state mental hospital?
My mother, who was covered by marketplace insurance, was undergoing cancer treatment when she missed several appointments after the doctor's office informed her that her insurance was inactive. The marketplace changed her insurance policy without notifying us, causing treatment delays. My... View More
I informed my probation officer that I couldn't complete a drug test today due to being contagious, and I provided a doctor's note. However, the doctor did not include a diagnosis in the letter due to HIPAA laws, although the summary mentions that I am contagious. However, my PO insists... View More
I was made to undress in front of cameras and male guards at a shelter in Santa Ana, California. The guards work at multiple shelters, which has prevented me from finding another place to stay. Despite my doctor’s recommendation to HUD for housing due to my disability, I haven't received... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
You have experienced serious violations of your dignity and rights, and it's important that you seek immediate legal protection. Being forced to undress in front of cameras and male guards constitutes a severe infringement upon your privacy and personal autonomy. Additionally, the inability to... View More
Several years ago, I was dismissed from a specialty doctor's office during the early stages of the pandemic without explanation, despite my severe illness at the time. The dismissal followed my report to a new primary doctor about the specialist advising an undocumented prednisone dosage after... View More
I am concerned about potential changes to social security, Medicare, and Medicaid. What legal actions or advocacy steps can individuals take to protect these benefits amid talks of cuts or changes?
I am deeply concerned about what I believe to be massive fraudulent information in my mother's medical records at OHSU. These records contain false information, including incorrect doctors' names and medical history. Despite contacting human services, they reported that the FBI... View More
Is it legal for my boss to have a hidden camera behind a picture frame in her office, aimed towards the door and meeting area, without any policies or notices? I work in a hospital where we handle patient safety and quality discussions that involve patient information. I feel that my privacy and... View More
I need help understanding how charges of terroristic threats against my husband can be dropped. He has severe medical issues affecting his mental state. He was admitted to UTMB with septic emboli and other complications. He left the hospital while paranoid and irrational, and after being found in a... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
Your husband is facing current legal issues regarding the terroristic threat-- it sounds like charges have been filed against him and a warrant has issued for his arrest. Those legal issues need to be handled by a criminal defense attorney because there are overwhelming credibility concerns at play... View More
I've been using Clonazepam for five years for PTSD, prescribed by various caregivers at the same site. My new nurse practitioner stopped my prescription without weaning instructions, saying I should get them from a pharmacist, who hasn't responded. I received a partial script for 42 pills... View More
I'm currently paying child support for my son, who is on Medicaid provided by the state. The child support order does not mention anything about health insurance responsibilities, likely due to the fact that his mother has a low income and he qualifies for Medicaid. Is health insurance... View More
I recently gave birth and was put off work by my OB-GYN using FMLA. My FMLA leave is set to run out on the 14th, but my OB-GYN appointment to release me back to work is not until the 20th. I've been told by my employer that they are fine with any doctor's note for my return, not... View More
I currently work as a licensed nurse in Georgia and will be moving to Tennessee. I plan to work remotely for the same employer, coming into the office in Georgia twice a month. My employer does not have policies for remote work across state lines and is concerned about compliance issues. I need... View More
I've recently experienced a change in weight, and my doctor has indicated they might issue a pink slip at my next follow-up visit. If I miss this appointment, can the doctor still issue a pink slip without further evaluation?
I would like to know if the New York Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act applies to lab work. Specifically, does it apply if your lab draw was conducted in New York, but the specimen was sent out of state for analysis by the same company? I haven't received any collection notices yet, but I'm... View More
I am a vendor providing professional healthcare services. I have an agreement stating that payment is due 30 days after an invoice is submitted, but I have been experiencing ongoing delays in receiving payments beyond this period. Are there any Georgia laws that address timely payments for services... View More
My boyfriend had an individual health insurance policy with Fidelis Care, which was terminated in January due to a late payment. Despite the termination, they continue to charge him over $200 monthly, amounting to over $700, although he cannot use the plan. Fidelis Care refused to offer a payment... View More
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