HIPAA Violation?

sw1847 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Feb 8, 2008, 12:07 PM

HIPAA Violation?

If a supervisor notes that an individual is on maternity leave on their timesheet, is that a HIPAA violation?

J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646

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Feb 8, 2008, 12:10 PM

No, as that is common knowledge.

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