https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/15/health-data-privacy-medical-record-opt-out-barriers-investigated/ The notary requirement is absurd. It’s more than a front desk problem when the people who are supposed to know better won’t follow their own policy. Health systems treat opt outs as a nuisance to manage instead of something patients are actually entitled to, and they'll keep doing that as long as there's no real penalty.   submitted by   /u/adifferentGOAT [link]   [comments]