Q&A

Why was Ian Thorpe accused of leaking his medical records?

Why was Ian Thorpe accused of leaking his medical records?

Swimming officials have been accused of sabotaging Ian Thorpe by allegedly leaking his medical records in an attempted smear campaign against the Olympic legend. Thorpe was allegedly targeted by international sports federation FINA due to his push for athlete’s rights and bid for a breakaway professional competition.

Who are the defendants in the FDA fraud case?

According to the indictment, from January 2013 to March 2018, the defendants are alleged to have participated in a scheme to defraud eight pharmaceutical companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Defendant Amie Demming founded a clinical research company in 2008 to conduct trials on behalf of various pharmaceutical companies.

Where was Amie Demming’s clinical research company located?

Defendant Amie Demming founded a clinical research company in 2008 to conduct trials on behalf of various pharmaceutical companies. The office had locations in Middleburg Heights, Ohio and Franklin and Smyrna, Tennessee.

How many medical records have been stolen by hackers?

Hackers have stolen millions of records. A breach at Anthem Insurance affected 78 million people, and a hack at UCLA Health exposed more than four million patient records. Despite that, a 2017 survey of health care providers found just 16 percent reported having a fully functional cybersecurity program.

Who was the person that stole medical records?

Someone posing as Reagin was allegedly stealing cars and getting multiple medical procedures. Then the hospitals came after Reagin to pay. The bills added up to nearly $20,000.

Swimming officials have been accused of sabotaging Ian Thorpe by allegedly leaking his medical records in an attempted smear campaign against the Olympic legend. Thorpe was allegedly targeted by international sports federation FINA due to his push for athlete’s rights and bid for a breakaway professional competition.

Is it illegal for the government to request medical records?

A: Probably. While the Patriot Act prohibits medical providers and others from disclosing that the government has demanded information, it apparently does not ban generalized notices (i.e. notices that do not mention whether a given entity has been served with a tangible items order) to people that the government has this power.