The Hospital Had Standing, Could Seek Injunctive Relief to Protect Its Patient Records

This article details the landmark decision in Community Hospital Group, Inc. v. Blume Goldfaden Berkowitz Donnelly Fried & Forte, P.C., affirming that a hospital has a right to act when records are obtained without authorization, as such breaches could gravely injure its reputation and economic viability. It was also concluded that recognizing this right significantly enhances patient privacy, aligning with the mandate of the Hospital Patients Bill of Rights Act.

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The New Jersey Lawyer

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