Account

Sign in to access your account and subscription

HIPAA 2004: A Review of Significant Litigated Cases

In the previous months' newsletters, we looked at two of the three significant cases interpreting the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 (1996) (HIPAA). <i>Northwestern Memorial Hospital v. Ashcroft</i>, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 5724 (7th Cir. 2004), a case decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, rejected the idea that HIPAA created a new federal privilege regarding abortion medical records. In <i>South Carolina Medical Association v. Thompson</i>, 327 F.3d 346, 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 7940 (4th Cir. 2003)(cert. denied 2003 U.S. LEXIS 8010 (U.S., Nov. 3, 2003)), the Fourth Circuit held the HIPAA regulations themselves to be constitutional. The third case of note on the subject of HIPAA interpretation, which we look at this month, is <i>Law v. Zuckerman</i>, 307 F. Supp. <b>Part Three of a Three-Part Article</b>.

28 minute read October 01, 2004 at 11:52 AM
By
Elliott B. Oppenheim
HIPAA 2004: A Review of Significant Litigated Cases

Part Three of a Three-Part Article

In the previous months' newsletters, we looked at two of the three significant cases interpreting the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 (1996) (HIPAA).

This premium content is locked for LawJournalNewsletters subscribers only

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN LawJournalNewsletters

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

Already have an account? Sign In Now

For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 1-877-256-2473.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Continue Reading

Adverse Possessor Provided Insufficient Evidence to Support TackingTown’s Installation of Guardrails Did Not Constitute a TakingMortgagee Entitled to Deficiency JudgmentLandowner Adequately Alleged Trespass During Renovation

September 01, 2026

How can legal teams move fast, reduce costs, and handle greater volumes of information? AI has rapidly become the de facto answer. But beneath the enthusiasm for AI, how are practitioners actually using AI-driven tools — and what are they learning as adoption shifts from experimentation to daily operations?

September 01, 2026

Notice of Pendency Provided Constructive Notice to Foreclosure Sale Purchaser

September 01, 2026