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There is a doctors office that has (2) business office people sitting at the front desk., violating the patients privacy act?

The check in and check out bump into each other daily. All the medical information is right in front of everybody to view. Also, business office is stating social security numbers, diagnosis, calling patients by name.

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Reputation Level 20
These are functions of the office being a business. I estimate that no court would entertain litigation over such activities.

Note: I am not your attorney. This answer is not legal advice. Check with a licensed attorney in your state.
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