Employer Calling Hospital Privacy

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Hospitals are generally prohibited from releasing personal health information without the patients consent due to privacy laws such as HIPAA in the United States. Always check local laws to confirm.

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If an employer calls a hospital, will that hospital release test result information?
In most jurisdictions, hospitals are not allowed to release personal health information without the patient's consent due to privacy laws. This includes HIPAA in the United States. Always check local laws to confirm.