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11. There are numerous exceptions to hipaa when it comes to law enforcement, court orders, subpoenas,

Reply to Rosco T. (Original post)

Fri Sep 3, 2021, 01:20 PM

Sep 2021

complying with regulations, and other legal proceedings.

So, as long as the Texas law is treated as constitutional, medical facilities and personnel involved in abortions could very likely be compelled to hand over personal health information.

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Dosent the TX bullshit run afoul of HIPA regulations? [View all] Rosco T. Sep 2021 OP

Good question. But women aren't people, according to this law. 50 Shades Of Blue Sep 2021 #1

"Hosts" is the proper term. Dream Girl Sep 2021 #5

No LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #2

Then how can they prove it took place Rosco T. Sep 2021 #3

The medical records can still be subpoenaed. dumbcat Sep 2021 #8

They (state courts) can issue such subpoenas--which will result in a Federal court challenge. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #9

As is the case in most other lawsuits, the records alone might not be enough evidence. No doctor joetheman Sep 2021 #12

I does seem like the snitches would need proof that an "unlawful" abortion was performed. Dream Girl Sep 2021 #4

These are the same idiots screaming about FalloutShelter Sep 2021 #6

Filing the suits based on anonymous innuendo will, by necessity result in medical staff subpoenas hlthe2b Sep 2021 #7

No. carpetbagger Sep 2021 #10

There are numerous exceptions to hipaa when it comes to law enforcement, court orders, subpoenas, unblock Sep 2021 #11

And btw, the lawsuit system doesn't have to ever be used. carpetbagger Sep 2021 #13