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Georgia: Miscarriage will be a crime

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What, me worry?2/22/2011 8:09:28 pm PST

This is awful and I’m also sorry for your losses, angel.

It seems though that this can never pass. I would think it’s a violation of HIPAA, and that’s federal law. I mean, that doesn’t even touch upon all the moral aspects of this nonsense, but legally, no one but you can have access to your healthcare unless you allow it.

But looking over this page, I do have some questions.
hhs.gov

Who Is Not Required to Follow These Laws
Many organizations that have health information about you do not have to follow these laws. Examples of organizations that do not have to follow the Privacy and Security Rules include:
* life insurers,
* employers (they can ask for a doctor’s note from you, but can’t ask your healthcare provider about your history).
* workers compensation carriers,
* many schools and school districts,
* many state agencies like child protective service agencies,
* many law enforcement agencies,
* many municipal offices.

I’m not sure how law enforcement fits in here. Would he have to make miscarriage illegal? Why would law enforcement have access to your healthcare? And municipal offices? I don’t understand those scenarios.

At any rate, the guy is horrifying excuse for a human being.