<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can't stand big government trying to tell me how to live. Isn't there something unconstitutional about the mask mandates?
<|assistant|>
No, the mask mandates are constitutional. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), healthcare organizations are required to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information, which includes the use of face coverings when interacting with patients. Failing to do so can result in civil or criminal penalties. Additionally, some states have legislation which also mandates the use of masks in certain settings.