1. If an individual believes that their privacy rights have been violated, when can they submit a complaint?
2. Who can report health care providers to the government for violations of the HIPAA regulations?
3. Are there any special requirements for filing a complaint?
4. Can complaints be filed even if the party complaining has not first notified the health care provider of the problem?
5. What is the procedure after a complaint has been filed with the HHS against a health care provider?
6. Are health care providers entitled to know the identity of the person making the complaint?
7. Can a health care provider sanction or terminate an employee that has made a complaint to the Secretary of HHS?
8. Can health care providers require patients to waive their right to complain to the Secretary of HHS?
9. What penalties might health care providers be subjected to if HHS finds them in violation of the law?