HIPAA

Your Right to Know

Your Right to Know: HIPAA’s reach is often overextended

By Nick Penzenstadler | December 8, 2014

HIPAA remains a “prickly” obstacle for journalists. As one health reporter puts it, “Often times, people are unsure about the law and can’t be bothered to check so it’s easier to say ‘no’ and refer to HIPAA.”