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    Aug 5, 2008, 08:37 PM
    HIPAA violation?
    I am active duty military and we are always told that we are protected by HIPAA. The other day I found out my medical provider told a joke about me to other medical staff regarding one of my diagnosed medical conditions. Is this considered a HIPAA violation?
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    Aug 6, 2008, 03:37 AM
    It most definitely is, but do you have any actual proof this happened, or is it someone trying to make trouble ?
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    Aug 6, 2008, 07:17 AM
    I need information on retreiving a lawyer for a HIPAA Violation in the Atlanta GA area...
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    Aug 6, 2008, 07:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by davidcinco
    I am active duty military and we are always told that we are protected by HIPAA. The other day I found out my medical provider told a joke about me to other medical staff regarding one of my diagnosed medical conditions. Is this considered a HIPAA violation?
    Please Contact Health and Human Services in your local area. Or you can also contact the one in Washington DC and they will refer you to the one in your area. They will do an investigation on the matter. Good Luck...
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    Aug 6, 2008, 07:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle
    It most definitely is, but do you have any actual proof this happened, or is it someone trying to make trouble ?

    The staff member that advised me of the incident is soft spoken and is well respected. They simply found the incident unprofessional and wanted me to know.
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    Aug 6, 2008, 07:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jobaby
    Please Contact Health and Human Services in your local area. Or you can also contact the one in Washington DC and they will refer you to the one in your area. They will do an investigation on the matter. Good Luck...

    Thank you for the information.
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