Kaiser Under Investigation for Alleged Unlawful Sharing of Patient Health Records

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP has launched an investigation into managed-care group Kaiser Permanente for allegedly sharing patient health records with third-party debt collectors.

Kaiser Permanente operates 39 hospitals and more than 700 medical offices, with over 300,000 personnel, including more than 87,000 physicians and nurses.

Kaiser’s alleged practice of providing patient records to third-party debt collection services, such as Optum360, may violate state and federal laws, including California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act.

If you are or have been a patient of Kaiser and received a notice from a third-party debt collector, including Optum 360, you may be entitled to money damages of $1,000 for each violation and an injunction preventing future privacy violations.

If you are or have been a patient of Kaiser Permanente and received a notice from a third-party debt collector and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights please, complete the form below for a free legal consultation.