My HIPAA rights were violated! What are my options?
I recently had a breast reduction and have since recovered shakily. The receptionist that works at my surgeons office has always been sweet to me and, of course, has full access to all of my medical information. Recently, however, she was let go. Days after her release she was at a bar that I used to work at in my early 20's which I still frequent and have many friends that are employed as well as some that are avid regulars. My best friend mentioned my name to someone and she proceeded to divulge my medical information and the prescriptions I was on as well as divulging what a difficult time I had coming off the pain killers. She also embellished this situation and proceeded to tell upwards of 10 people that know me quite well that I am a drug addict!! What can I do?? I feel embarrassed and violated! OH! And two people there were current clients of mine!!