Week $10$ Chapter $10$ Ethics and Law

Access the Mini Case Study,: HIPAA Where Are The Boundaries? $($attached under the Week $10$ Learning Module$)$ and answer the two discussion questions below.

Do you think Ruby violated HIPPA rules? Why or why not?

What action, if any, should Ruby andthe attorney take at this time?

The purpose of selecting this case was to demonstrate the gray areas surrounding the disclosure of protected health information $($PHI$).$ Ruby only provided information regarding the institute's mission. The context in which she provided it$,$ however, could be critical in determining the extent, if any, of violation of Jake's privacy.