Is there any legal recourse if a hospital has released your full name, date of birth and social security number to a private citizen? (Mailing error)

Is there any recourse when a hospital release my medical records to another patient at the hospital?

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Originally Posted by katbird14

Is there any recourse when a hospital release my medical records to another patient at the hospital?

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You can certainly file a complaint under HIPAA but it appears the harm to you has already been done and nothing can be done to reverse it - other than they'll issue you an apology.

How did the mistake happen - if you know?

Parental rights