HIPPA only applies to healthcare providers. It in no way applies to your employer asking about your medical history. It is there to restrict your doctor from sharing your information.
I wish that it did cover employers. But I would not cite it in OPs case.
I'm sorry but this is simply not correct. You can check case law as well, but it is very clear. If you are not a healthcare provider or healthcare record keeper, it does not apply. Simple as that. The vast majority of employers are not covered under this law.
HIPPA only applies to healthcare providers. It in no way applies to your employer asking about your medical history. It is there to restrict your doctor from sharing your information.
I wish that it did cover employers. But I would not cite it in OPs case.
HIPPA involves any company that handles personal health information
Correct - like a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic.
If you work at a steel mill, consulting firm or a video store, it doesn't.
Again, I wish it wasn't this way but I don't want people trying to invoke HIPPA for their HR department. It doesn't apply
If a company tracks vaccination status, then you fall under HIPAA. I worked at a bank and we had to do training for HIPAA every year.
I'm sorry but this is simply not correct. You can check case law as well, but it is very clear. If you are not a healthcare provider or healthcare record keeper, it does not apply. Simple as that. The vast majority of employers are not covered under this law.