ESPN obtained medical charts that show Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul had right index finger amputated today.
— AdamSchefter (@Adam Schefter)A source additionally told Schefter that Pierre-Paul is expected to play in the upcoming football season.
2. But under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPPA, an individual’s health information may not be released.
Federal privacy laws prevent hospitals from disclosing information about patients or their medical records without the patient’s consent.
— jacksonhealth (@JacksonHealthSystem)