🏈 Update on Tua: Back in Tuscaloosa after successful surgery in Houston

[OldPlayer]

I doubt anyone talked to anyone and heard anything directly. At best there was some overhearing as is always the case in a high-profile medical case. Could be that someone heard "hip dislocation and we need to check to ensure there is no posterior fracture" but did not register all of it. Still could be HIPPA if it was a nurse or anyone else who is covered by it but I doubt anyone prosecutes a doctor for speaking to another doctor in a fast moving case without confirming everyone in earshot is covered by the NDA.

HIPPA does not require an NDA. Doctors will talk with other doctors or health professionals when reviewing a case. All are bound by the HIPPA laws to keep the information confidential.

 

[TideatMileHigh]

My uncle's brother's cousin's best friend's nephew's doctor said Tua's injury is so bad he will need a spinal tap.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

HIPPA does not require an NDA. Doctors will talk with other doctors or health professionals when reviewing a case. All are bound by the HIPPA laws to keep the information confidential.

I was speaking of HIPPA as an NDA itself, as it kind of is. Trust me. I work in an environment where I have to go through HIPPA and credit training each year. I understand.

 

[Secondand26]

 

[rick4bama]

 

[mando]

I guess its a good sign Raekwon is ok enough with his ankle to visit.

 

[TideatMileHigh]

That hospital room is nicer than my bedroom :/

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

 

[planomateo]

 

[planomateo]

Per his bio.

E. Lyle Cain, Jr., MD specializes in arthroscopy and treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as open and arthroscopic treatment of knee, shoulder and elbow injuries. In addition, he is certified to treat cartilage injuries in the knee with articular cartilage implantation and meniscal transplantation.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Looking for the best of the best and that is good. I assume this deal is much bigger than maybe we understand.

 

[Bamabww]

Best of luck to him in Houston.

 

[mando]

Definitely not routine stuff if they are having to go through all of this. Prayers for your surgery and recovery Tua.

 

[rick4bama]

Great news!

 

[ElephantStomp]

Definitely not routine stuff if they are having to go through all of this. Prayers for your surgery and recovery Tua.

It’s routine doing this. They’re trying to get him the best to make sure he makes a full recovery and thinking from a football stand point.

I had four doctors during my surgery and recovery when I dislocated my hip and I wasn’t an elite athlete trying to make a recovery to play professional football.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Looking for the best of the best and that is good. I assume this deal is much bigger than maybe we understand.

It’s a bigger deal in that they’re all (doctors, family, and Tua) thinking of a career in the NFL

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

This is just trying to ensure he has the best possible outcome. Money really is no object here.

 

[rick4bama]

Wondering? Who will pay for this surgery? Will it be the School and the SEC? Does the parents have insurance?

 

[bamachine]

The school has insurance policy for it's players, to cover medical expenses. Now a lost earnings policy, that I think the family would have to pay for out of their own pockets.

 

[TerryP]

Now a lost earnings policy, that I think the family would have to pay for out of their own pockets.

There are a few ways this can be paid for like the one you've mentioned. The NCAA's Student Assistance Fund can be used as well as a loan against future earnings. That's assuming the SEC policies allow the latter two which I'm pretty sure they do.

I can't speak to is how they handle the tax implications. I believe the only "advice" the NCAA applies in this is a suggestion players should be in the top 10 before consideration.