We wanted to bring your attention to a recent piece in the New York Times that shows the extent of misinterpretation and over-application of the privacy rule. See the following link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/03/health/policy/03hipaa.html? _r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1183731048-Kl6ycUVJCsuNmMTUWxyFRw Regards, The Health Privacy Project