Maxwell David Howard
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HIPAA protects patient privacy, but some say it shuts out caregivers
The federal HIPAA law protects patient privacy, but some say it can shut out family members trying to help relatives who are experiencing mental health crises.
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HIPAA protects patient privacy, but some say it shuts out caregivers
The federal law known as HIPAA protects patient privacy — some advocates say it can also shut out family members trying to help relatives experiencing mental-health crises. A mother in Michigan faced that challenge as she struggled to get basic information about her son's care.
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Michigan wants to limit how long drivers can stay at rest stops
Michigan transportation officials want to limit how long drivers can stop at rest areas to 48 hours. People who live in their vehicles say that would remove one of their few safe options.