Rokita also included a copy of the "request for information" letter that his office sent to Gov. I will not relent in the pursuit of the truth.”
Additionally, if a HIPAA violation did occur, that may affect next steps as well. The failure to do so constitutes a crime in Indiana, and her behavior could also affect her licensure. Caitlin Bernard had requirements to do both under Indiana law. “Aside from the horror caused here by illegal immigration, we are investigating this situation and are waiting for the relevant documents to prove if the abortion and/or the abuse were reported, as Dr. Rokita issued a statement Thursday afternoon vowing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abortion and whether or not the proper reports were filed. Our legal review of it remains open.”īernard's story has garnered national attention since the Indianapolis Star first connected her to the 10-year-old victim who allegedly traveled from Ohio to Indiana. WRTV reached out to Rokita's office on Thursday evening and Friday morning and received the same statement: "As we stated, we are gathering evidence from multiple sources and agencies related to these allegations. Bernard in compliance with privacy laws." Bernard and other IU Health team members.
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"Pursuant to its policy, IU Health conducted an investigation with the full cooperation of Dr. "As part of IU Health’s commitment to patient privacy and compliance with privacy laws, IU Health routinely initiates reviews, including the matters in the news concerning Dr. In a statement on Friday morning, IU Health said a review found Bernard is in compliance with privacy laws. We are considering legal action against those who have smeared my client, including Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, and know that the facts will all come out in due time.” She has not violated any law, including patient privacy laws, and she has not been disciplined by her employer. She followed all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations in this case, just as she does every day to provide the best possible care for her patients. Caitlin Bernard, took every appropriate and proper action in accordance with the law and both her medical and ethical training as a physician. On Thursday evening, Bernard's lawyer released the following statement: WRTV has also filed a records request to obtain those documents from the same time frame last year, which are public record in Indiana. IDOH and DCS records show there were 144 abortions reported to the state between June 29, to July 13. According to Indiana Code, doctors are required to submit the report within three days after the abortion if the patient is under 14. The report also shows that the abortion was reported to the Indiana Department of Child Services and received by the Indiana Department of Health on July 2. Caitlin Bernard's lawyer, Kathleen DeLaney of DeLaney & DeLaney LLC, provided the report to WRTV Thursday evening which states the abortion was performed on June 30. INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis doctor who Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita vowed to investigate properly filed the termination of pregnancy report after she performed an abortion for a 10-year-old girl, documents show.ĭr.
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