I responded before but am not seeing it come up on the listserv Anyone could file a complaint which is why an employer needs to be wary of the "disgruntled" employee
Additionally, if your Privacy notice is posted in the office, it should be bolded who to contact to file a complaint. Of course, as James says the individual has the right to go directly to HHS(but shouldn't it be OCR since they are handling this?) Confidential Information This email message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. Unless otherwise indicated or obvious by the nature of this transmittal, the information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential, intended for the use of the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible to deliver to the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message THERAPY 2000 1881 Sylvan Avenue Suite 210 Dallas, Tx 75208 -----Original Message----- From: Noel, James M. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 11:52 AM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List Subject: RE: Notice for indirect health care providers? The person always maintains the right to go directly to HHS with their compliant, as well as filing a complaint with the privacy officer. J. Michael Noel Program Manager Medical Assistance Transportation Program Office of Social Programs -----Original Message----- From: Noel, Linda A. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 12:19 PM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List Subject: RE: Notice for indirect health care providers? You should first bring this to the attention of the physician's privacy officer. 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