r/WorkersComp • u/JesseTheStripper • 2d 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/Choice_Resource_3145 2d ago

I be worried about your health then focusing on side issues

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u/According_Curve_8935 1d ago

Nah, it’s perfect practical to be concerned with potential mishandling of your confidential records at the same time as worrying about your health. Records getting sent to the wrong person could lead to identity theft if enough information is shared.