Frier Levitt successfully defended a medical practice in a lawsuit alleging various breaches including doctor-patient privilege, invasion of privacy, duty of care and NJ Consumer Fraud Act. The medical practice was sued along with a collection attorney for the alleged disclosure of PHI. Frier Levitt immediately filed a motion to dismiss on the basis that the information disclosed in a medical bill was not a violation of the doctor-patient privilege since it was necessarily related to the collection of payment, an exception to the privilege. Frier Levitt’s litigation and health care departments worked collaboratively to submit a substantive motion to dismiss highlighting the health care regulations that supported our client’s defense.
Frier Levitt routinely defends clients in claims related to alleged disclosures of PHI, assists clients in preventing improper disclosures, and develops policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance. Contact Frier Levitt to make sure your Healthcare practice is properly armed with agreements, policies and procedures to withstand any regulatory investigation or litigation.
