Violation of HIPAA law?

[Cameo]

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.

 

[cbg]

Which people has she told? It makes a difference.

 

[Cameo]

Which people has she told? It makes a difference.

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.

 

[cbg]

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/