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Medical Billing Dispute — therapist breaching confidentiality

Started by desperate_dev_IL · Feb 28, 2025 · 1,402 views · 11 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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desperate_dev_IL OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

therapist breaching confidentiality. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

HM
help_me_seller_help

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

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

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

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

NT
newbie_tenant_GA

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.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

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

FK
FreelancerKate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

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

OD
OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

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.

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

I've dealt with this before.

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

GL
GigWorker_LA

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

NC
newbie_contractor_MA

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.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

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

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

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