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Medical Billing Dispute — therapist breaching confidentiality

Started by desperate_contractor_CO · Apr 9, 2025 · 588 views · 16 replies
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desperate_contractor_CO OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

therapist breaching confidentiality. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but did not get a clear answer.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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ConsumerAdvocate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the relevant statute years for this type of claim.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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help_me_parent_2025

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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LandlordTom_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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confused_investor_2023

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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help_me_employee_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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first_time_buyer_2022

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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just_curious_employee_2024

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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Photographer_NYC

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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newbie_business_owner_CA

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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help_me_seller_legal

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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ContractorMike_CA

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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SeniorDevMike_PDX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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asking_for_friend_contractor_2025

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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GigWorker_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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