A teacher decides that he needs to attend an in-patient drug rehabilitation program. He tells his employer that he needs time off for medical reasons. The employer requires a FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) form from the employee’s doctor. The doctor fills it out, including information about the patient’s history with drug use.Was HIPAA Violated? Why or why not? Yes, HIPAA was violated because a doctor cannot reveal medical information (past, present, or future) unless otherwise instructed by the patient.