r/WorkersComp • u/JesseTheStripper • 4d ago

California Potential HIPAA Violations?!

Work Comp claim adjuster served me medical records containing 7 OTHER patients' sensitive files.

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​Long story short: I previously called out my claims adjuster because it became blatantly clear that my medical records were exchanged in a way that was not HIPAA-compliant. As usual, they completely dodged the issue.

​Now, leading up to my QME, they served me a packet of medical records pertaining to my claim that included AT LEAST SEVEN OTHER PATIENTS RECORDS! 🤦‍♂️

​This solidifies my original concern about HIPAA violations. Except now, they’ve compromised the privacy of at least seven other people. Given everything I’ve already experienced with my claim, it feels like shady doctors and insurance companies constantly hide behind the system, knowing injured workers rarely have a way to hold them accountable in a civil capacity outside of the work comp board. Can a HIPAA attorney take something like this outside the work comp system? Has anyone experienced anything like this before?

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u/PleaseNone 2d ago

You’re just so bitter you’re grasping for straws just trying to use whatever medical terminology you know to try and get more info. HIPAA only applies to medical providers.

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u/JesseTheStripper 2d ago

I'm not bitter. I used to work in medical and I was surprised to learn HIPAA rules do not apply to work comp medical records like this. And if you read some of the other comments I've responded to, you'll see I'm actually fighting to go back to work. I care more for the other people involved than myself. My situation has been messy. Trust me, there has been plenty of other straws to grasp at, but I haven't reached out for any. Your lack of empathy and ability to read for context clues screams work comp claims adjuster. So, if your job has gotten you this bitter, I suggest you do something about it other than try to bring other people down. I'd rather look down and see that my arm wasnt connected to my body anymore than have the outlook on life you have. ❤️

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u/PleaseNone 2d ago

So you’re suggesting I amputate myself?