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Violation of HIPAA law?

Discussion in 'Health Insurance, HMO, HIPAA & Disability' started by Cameo, Aug 11, 2014.

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    Cameo

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    A woman who works in my healthcare providers office has told people when my husband and I have had appointments. Isn't this a HIPAA violation? If so, what actions do you suggest I take to ensure this does not happen again in the future?
    Thank you in advance for your help.
     
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    cbg

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    Which people has she told? It makes a difference.
     
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    She has told my daughter in law, who happens to be friends with this employee, and whom I did not list on my paperwork as someone that they may discuss my information with.
     
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    Then I would agree that is a HIPAA violation. You can file a complaint with HHS. You will not be told what action is taken but I can assure you that they take such complaints very seriously.

    http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
     
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