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HIPAA has lots of loopholes. For example "Covered entities must implement reasonable safeguards to limit incidental, and avoid prohibited, uses and disclosures.
by pkaye 7y ago
HIPAA has lots of loopholes. For example "Covered entities must implement reasonable safeguards to limit incidental, and avoid prohibited, uses and disclosures." There is no requirements to have sound proof walls. If your neighbor in the shared room overhears a conversation with a doctor, too bad.
- spiznnx 7y agoMy doctor's lobby has a sign that says "please wait in line here, to respect the privacy of other patients", about 4 feet from the desk. The desk itself is probably wider than 4 feet.