A lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration broke federal privacy laws by releasing Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials, compromising their health information. Advisers to HHS ordered the dataset's release, impacting states that allow non-US citizens to access Medicaid. California's attorney general states the violation infringes on HIPAA and undermines trust in healthcare. The lawsuit argues this mistrust could deter people from seeking necessary medical care, leading to negative health outcomes. Experts warn the information could assist DHS in targeting immigrants for deportation.
The Trump administration violated federal privacy laws by turning over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to deportation officials, resulting in a lawsuit from 20 states.
California's attorney general, Rob Bonta, expressed that data release infringed on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding personal health information.
The complaint stresses that diminished trust in government data protection could deter individuals from seeking medical assistance, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
Experts highlighted that the transfer of sensitive health information could be misused to help the DHS target immigrants, exacerbating fears of mass deportations.
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