[Dilbert San Diego]

But will media outlets face any sanctions for violating HIPPA laws by releasing her name and information???

[GregoTX]

"But will media outlets face any sanctions for violating HIPPA laws by releasing her name and information???"

That's the question. Medical facilities are bound by HIPPA, but a news media using public information sources may be a sneaky way to gain and release it. I don't know.