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    Apr 17, 2012, 08:08 AM
    HIPAA violation for employee
    I have medical billing employees who often have their school aged children in their areas awaiting pick up by another family member. Is this a HIPAA violation?
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    Apr 17, 2012, 08:13 AM
    Why should it be.
    Are they discussing medical cases?
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    Apr 17, 2012, 09:01 AM
    As long as the kids are not reading the files or as long as there is no discussion of patients medical conditions outloud.
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    Apr 17, 2012, 09:03 AM
    Please don't shoot me for sounding flippant, but I often wonder about the people I see in a medical office waiting room, people I know. Should they issue HIPAA bags to put over our heads?
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