I would have to agree with you that HIPPA's standards and their ability to provide for the people are pretty flimsy. However.... the risk you put on your license and career, as well as the fines that you can accrue if you violate HIPPA, are very real. It isn't so much whether you should follow HIPPA because it is the right thing to do and they are all-wise... you should basically follow it to cover you rear.
As a Paramedic, I can say that HIPPA is extremely strict and will, if violated, force your license to be questioned as well as cause fines to be pushed your way. Honestly, doing ANYTHING outside of a secured network or a patient care medium (i.e. Pyxis, Temsis) with privileged, confidential information will plant a bullseye on your back. It is just not worth risking it. I can guarantee that an expert data thief is going to be more skilled and knowledgeable at computers and networking than any physician I know.
There are people that make HONORS with a REAL DEGREE, even with MASTER'S DEGREES that still have trouble finding jobs. Welcome to the real world.
I am not condemning her for not being able to find a job--me and my fiancee were in the same boat for a while. But you don't just go around suing people because things don't go your way. You suck it up, take a deep breath, and move on. Either apply to more jobs, apply to jobs slightly outside of the scope of your degree in order to get an in, consider additional training, or consider moving to an area with more opportunities.
You don't use the legal system as your primary source of income, that's just ridiculous (and stupid). She is going to red flag herself if she keeps it up (if she hasn't already).
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http://www.renalandurologynews.com/Staff-Nurse-Faces-Jail-Time-for-HIPAA-Violations/article/119854/ http://www.healthcareguy.com/index.php/archives/483 http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/HIPAA-38694-1.html Go ahead... take the time and spend the money to get a license to practice. Then go mess around with private information. See what happens.
I would have to agree with you that HIPPA's standards and their ability to provide for the people are pretty flimsy. However.... the risk you put on your license and career, as well as the fines that you can accrue if you violate HIPPA, are very real. It isn't so much whether you should follow HIPPA because it is the right thing to do and they are all-wise... you should basically follow it to cover you rear.
As a Paramedic, I can say that HIPPA is extremely strict and will, if violated, force your license to be questioned as well as cause fines to be pushed your way. Honestly, doing ANYTHING outside of a secured network or a patient care medium (i.e. Pyxis, Temsis) with privileged, confidential information will plant a bullseye on your back. It is just not worth risking it. I can guarantee that an expert data thief is going to be more skilled and knowledgeable at computers and networking than any physician I know.
There are people that make HONORS with a REAL DEGREE, even with MASTER'S DEGREES that still have trouble finding jobs. Welcome to the real world. I am not condemning her for not being able to find a job--me and my fiancee were in the same boat for a while. But you don't just go around suing people because things don't go your way. You suck it up, take a deep breath, and move on. Either apply to more jobs, apply to jobs slightly outside of the scope of your degree in order to get an in, consider additional training, or consider moving to an area with more opportunities. You don't use the legal system as your primary source of income, that's just ridiculous (and stupid). She is going to red flag herself if she keeps it up (if she hasn't already).
I would like to call it: Erythropoietin Cost: 500GP/vial +2 STR, +2 DEX, +4 CON for 2d4 Weeks Fort Save DC 40 vs. Multiple Organ Failure