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General Discussion

momta

(4,179 posts) Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:37 AM Jul 19

So, I have to lose my medical privacy so that...

God forbid, some poor, undocumented immigrant doesn't accidentally get emergency medical care.

I am so sick of this.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/18/politics/medicaid-ice-personal-data

https://www.wired.com/story/ice-access-medicaid-data/

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So, I have to lose my medical privacy so that... (Original Post) momta Jul 19 OP

The difference between (R)'s & (D)'s ... aggiesal Jul 19 #1

I'd make a small change: (R)s would rather get rid of Medicaid. Just because. erronis Jul 19 #2

There should be civil lawsuits against the orange one, musky and the DOGE crew for identity thief and violation of Hotler Jul 19 #3

Oh don't worry. I'm sure they are all trained on HIPAA laws. progressoid Jul 20 #4

aggiesal

(10,252 posts)

1. The difference between (R)'s & (D)'s ...

Reply to momta (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:17 PM

Jul 19

Last edited Sat Jul 19, 2025, 01:18 PM - Edit history (1)

(R)'s would rather get rid of Medicaid because 1 person who doesn't deserve Medicaid is getting it.
(D)'s would rather give it to everyone that qualifies, in case 1 person needs it.

erronis

(21,026 posts)

2. I'd make a small change: (R)s would rather get rid of Medicaid. Just because.

Reply to aggiesal (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:29 PM

Jul 19

Hotler

(13,388 posts)

3. There should be civil lawsuits against the orange one, musky and the DOGE crew for identity thief and violation of

Reply to momta (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 02:04 PM

Jul 19

HIPAA. The same for those trying to get their hands on states voter rolls.

progressoid

(51,751 posts)

4. Oh don't worry. I'm sure they are all trained on HIPAA laws.

Reply to momta (Original post)

Sun Jul 20, 2025, 12:37 AM

Jul 20

Sorry....I am so sick of this too.

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