HIPAA is certainly relevant in terms of divulging information on injuries. However, if the athlete has signed a waiver, the information can be released:
Here's the relevant paragraph about divulging information to the media:
"Finally, regarding the sharing of information with the media, this issue is clear-cut. Under HIPAA, personal health information can be provided to sports information staff or the media only with authorization from the athlete (Magee et al., 2003)."
JCW, do our players routinely sign such waivers? I would assume so, since we do get reports on injuries in many cases.
Last Edited: 10/5/2010 12:53:37 PM by OhioCatFan