Because HIPAA only regulates how healthcare providers and a handful of other regulated entities can share your information. Basically it says your doctor & insurance company can’t share your medical records without your consent. It doesn’t prohibit anyone from ASKING for your medical information, or refusing to serve you if you don’t answer or won’t provide proof. Some state statutes do what folks wish HIPAA did, but HIPAA doesn’t.
Because HIPAA only regulates how healthcare providers and a handful of other regulated entities can share your information. Basically it says your doctor & insurance company can’t share your medical records without your consent. It doesn’t prohibit anyone from ASKING for your medical information, or refusing to serve you if you don’t answer or won’t provide proof. Some state statutes do what folks wish HIPAA did, but HIPAA doesn’t.