News Policy
It is the policy of Inova Health System to cooperate with the news media to the extent possible, while at the same time protecting our patients' right to privacy. It is the responsibility of Inova to ensure that any information that is released is done so in a timely, appropriate and accurate fashion.
The Media Relations Team is responsible for communicating with the news media and managing the release of patient information. In cases of public record, a member of the Media Relations Team may release the patient's condition, age and gender only. Inova does not permit the release of patient names to the news media. In addition, patients have the right to request anonymity.
