What's worth thinking about is turning the tables on them. Releasing private medical information without a signed authorization from the patient is a violation of HIPAA and can bring fines of $50,000. It would be delightful to see the Palm Beach authorities socked with several $50K personal fines.
I don't think the Palm Beach authorities are covered by HIPAA.
- "As required by HIPAA, the final regulation covers health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers who conduct certain financial and administrative transactions (e.g., electronic billing and funds transfers) electronically."
- "Health care providers who see patients will be required to obtain patient consent before sharing their information for treatment, payment, and health care operations."
That would be great. I don't think is the fighting kind though...
He had to pay the County $30,000.00 in investigation costs as part of his plea deal. Maybe a civil suit to recover that much plus his lawyers fees from the County would be in order. Then the world will be back in balance, spinning on its axis with no wobble.