A patient believes her privacy rights have been violated by a local hospital. Under HIPAA, the patient
A. must first file a written complaint with the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Office of Civil Rights.
B. may immediately file a lawsuit in a small claims court.
C. may immediately file a lawsuit in federal court.
D. must first file a written complaint with the local district attorney.
E. must first file a written complaint with the local medical society.
Answer: A
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