Healthcare

If I set up a database and I want to share a patients information.. Name ssn and $ owed. Goal is to identify if a person will be a credit risk to a small business.. Dentistry Would that be a violation of HIPPA. Even if I set up a dental clearinghouse data base. The doctor would enter his personal information and that of the patient to find out if they owe another dentist money. Law does not protect a dentist once work is started on the patient.

If a nurse is given a bonus for referral of patients to a home care agency, is this legal or could it be a kickback question?

My husbands employer has asked all employees to complete insurance forms for two prospective insurance providers they are asking for bids. The forms demand extremely detailed health info. that I've never had to supply before. They will be faxed back to the employer when completed giving many people access to very private detailed health info. I do not believe that HIPPA affords any protection to individuals when we supply this type of info. to employers as it is impossible to prove that future employment decisions are based on their knowledge of this very private information. What do I do?

My son is having serious drinking/prescrip. drug abuse to the point that we fear he will hurt himself. The physc. ward advised me that if he willingly does not commit himself for helf that I as his mother can file a form for 'commiting' him with the DA's office. My question is can I obtain these forms online ?

have a chain pharmacy asking for my la. driv lic.just to drop off a script. when i pick up yes, but not everytime i drop off!! store policy or a real law? dea says there is no fed law?