Lately, we have noticed a concerning trend among our clients. They have been receiving excessively broad HIPAA releases, which allow insurance companies to obtain an extensive amount of medical records. Unfortunately, some of these records may not be entitled to the insurance companies. What's even more alarming is that these releases also grant them the authority to transmit your medical records to third parties, such as other insurance companies or even governmental agencies. To ensure the protection of your rights, I strongly recommend consulting with an attorney before signing any release.