Loss of our Right to Privacy example

[randr]

I recently injured my shoulder in a fall. Went to my doctor, had an xray, got a cortisone shot, spent the last few weeks iced down. Have been referred to a specialist to see if I need a MRI. Will need to deal with insurance annual deduction before it is over but all care was as expected.
This morning I took a call from what looked on my phone dial as some Medical Insurance group of sorts. Immediately asked for by name and I responded with "regarding what?". The caller proceeded to provide information I only shared with my physcian and health care providers. Then they tried to sell me pain medication that, I was assured, my physician could provide.
Obviously a phone scam that could only have resulted by my health care providers or insurance company selling information to be used by phone scammers selling useless stuff.

[SFnomad]

1. That very possibly could be a HIPAA violation

You might want to look here ...

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html

[randr]

2. Thanks, I may just do that

Actually got same call a half hour after the first.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. That was my first thought, too.

Doctors aren't allowed to share any of your medical information with anyone other than the person you name according to HIPAA laws - and those are very strict. No health care worker - even those who deal professionally with the data - are allowed to share it or it would be a HIPAA violation.