I know everyone is freaking out about the upcoming/already here application cycle, so I figured this article would help shed some light on the issue of patient privacy laws, or at least give others a chance to eloquently talk about it during interviews if asked an ethical question. Enjoy!
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/03/health/policy/03hipaa.html?ref=health
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/03/health/policy/03hipaa.html?ref=health