Quote:Im really confused in this thread, how is publicly disclosing his status on the team a violation of HIPPA? Either say you have not had any contact with Blackmon, or just simply state he is in treatment. They dont have to give specifics. 

 

It's pretty cut and dry at this point, either the team knows why he isnt speaking with them, and they refuse to admit it for whatever reason, or they could have just simply decide to have no interest in the whereabouts of Blackmon until he is serious about re-joining the team. Either way, they dont have nothing to lose by saying something.

 

We know his status on the LEAGUE violation.  He's suspended indefinitely. 

 

They can't even release the fact that he's in treatment.  They can't discuss why he's been suspended.  They've got their hands tied by HIPAA laws.  The team may very well know if the player has conveyed what is going on to them.  However, they are not able to release any confidential information including medical conditions or treatments unless he signs off consenting to them doing so. 

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