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    Feb 29, 2012, 05:40 PM
    Is it a HIPAA violation to talk about another employee?
    Is it a violation for a supervisor to tell other employees why another employee is being investigated
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    Feb 29, 2012, 06:10 PM
    No. HIPAA only applies to information released by health care providers. It doesn't apply to your supervisor.
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