My colleagues Michael Kline and Elizabeth Litten recently co-wrote a series of blog posts for the firm's HIPAA, HITECH and HIT blog containing valuable information for individuals either undergoing divorce proceedings or navigating other domestic relations issues.
In their series, Michael and Elizabeth explore complex issues arising from the November 2014 ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court in Byrne v. Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C. The case has significant implications for individual health information ("IHI") privacy in the context of domestic relations – both in the divorce or legal separation context and even in a less confrontational domestic environment. While settlement agreements and divorce decrees often address healthcare and health insurance issues, especially where there are custodial children involved, addressing IHI issues is much less common. Michael and Elizabeth also discuss practical tips for individuals dealing with situations involving their domestic relationships.
I invite you to read all three parts of their series. Here are Part I, Part II and Part III.
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