New York Supreme Court December 14, 2007 (In re Barron)

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David Elliot, J.

The issue presented to this court is whether the confidentiality provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) prevent a director of community services from obtaining a patient’s medical records pursuant to the procedures set forth in Mental Hygiene Law § 9.