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Thiero out for Ark

Because of HIPPA laws you can't just put somebody's medical information out.
No, HIPPA does not prevent Calipari from discussing Thiero's mystery injury. Unless, that is, the University of Arkansas is a health plan, health care clearinghouse or qualifying healthcare provider (or business associate of one of those).

As the title of the Act suggests, HIPPA is all about the portability of health insurance and the accountability of group health plans to provide benefits when members have pre-existing conditions. HIPPA’s privacy rule is not a major aspect of the law, AND only apply to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who transmit health information in electronic form (or the business associates of one of those). In fact, the statute itself does not even set out any rules regarding privacy - it’s just an agency rule applicable to a very few entities.

So, HIPPA does not prevent Calipari from talking about or stating Thiero’s injury. Some other policy of the University might be involved or maybe he’s just respecting Thiero’s wishes, but HIPPA is not to blame. And this mystery injury nonsense is exactly what Calipari did at UK – and yet, Pope has no problem discussing with the media and informing fans (often is some detail) about Kriisa’s broken foot, Butler’s left shoulder injury and Robinson’s right wrist injury and subsequent surgery.
 
No, HIPPA does not prevent Calipari from discussing Thiero's mystery injury. Unless, that is, the University of Arkansas is a health plan, health care clearinghouse or qualifying healthcare provider (or business associate of one of those).

As the title of the Act suggests, HIPPA is all about the portability of health insurance and the accountability of group health plans to provide benefits when members have pre-existing conditions. HIPPA’s privacy rule is not a major aspect of the law, AND only apply to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who transmit health information in electronic form (or the business associates of one of those). In fact, the statute itself does not even set out any rules regarding privacy - it’s just an agency rule applicable to a very few entities.

So, HIPPA does not prevent Calipari from talking about or stating Thiero’s injury. Some other policy of the University might be involved or maybe he’s just respecting Thiero’s wishes, but HIPPA is not to blame. And this mystery injury nonsense is exactly what Calipari did at UK – and yet, Pope has no problem discussing with the media and informing fans (often is some detail) about Kriisa’s broken foot, Butler’s left shoulder injury and Robinson’s right wrist injury and subsequent surgery.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 establishes federal standards protecting sensitive health information from disclosure without patient's consent

Even in workplaces it's vodo to talk about other peoples personal health problems.
 
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 establishes federal standards protecting sensitive health information from disclosure without patient's consent

Even in workplaces it's vodo to talk about other peoples personal health problems.
You don't understand how it works or who it applies to (e.g., Calipari).
 
You don't understand how it works or who it applies to (e.g., Calipari).
Nobody can talk about my medical problems unless I give them permission.
Could he say he is out for the year YES but nothing about a specific problem.
The last thing that been said about it was he was still rehabbing and they had received no update.
 
Nobody can talk about my medical problems unless I give them permission.
Could he say he is out for the year YES but nothing about a specific problem.
The last thing that been said about it was he was still rehabbing and they had received no update.
Oh, Cal has no update? He probably hasn’t seen him.
 
Nobody can talk about my medical problems unless I give them permission.
Could he say he is out for the year YES but nothing about a specific problem.
The last thing that been said about it was he was still rehabbing and they had received no update.
Not true. I can talk about your specific medical problems to anyone. So can the clerk at the grocery store. AND so can Calipari as far as HIPPA is concerned. Privacy is not even what HIPPA is really about to start with. The administrative privacy rule associated with the Act (it's not even in the HIPPA statute) only applies to the entities I previously stated. So, unless Calipari sells healthcare plans or moonlights as a medical provider on the side, you're just wrong that HIPPA is Calipari's excuse for his penchant to always have as much mystery as possible surrounding his players injuries (regardless of how minor). I think he does this to try to build in excuses or provide cover for guys sitting out for draft purposes.
 
I hate it for Thiero he is out for apparently the rest of the year ?

It was missing 5, now 6 games counting the Ole Miss game he has missed. Does announcing they've got him day to day but actually not be able to play so as to try to and influence the selection committee with an injury to consider if they should get a bid this year?

hmmmm

I wonder what exactly is the situation? Nobody knows for sure. Cal even said "depends on how far we advance.... not in this tournament but in a couple WEEKS...." hmmmmm

They said he had a hyperextension of the knee before the texas game way back then. CCC says it's the back now. We know all about bad backs and fighting thru that. I sure do myself.

High drama. I think the Hogs get in, but it sure has been funny to see how it has gone for him and the hogs this year. I'm just glad that drama is over with him here. So happy to look forward to Coach Pope and our Cats' play in the tournament THIS YEAR!

I'm glad Arkansas is gone before we even play our first game. It is fitting. And I would've enjoyed playing them in the FINALS if they made it that far. Maybe we will get to see them in the NCAA tournament !

Go Big Blue !
 
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