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We learned about HIPAA and its primary provisions, including when certain data may be shared without patient consent. For the below three scenarios, discuss if HIPAA has been violated and the rationale for your answer.

Scenario 1. Primary Care First, a primary care physician group, keeps submitting claims and medical record information to CareFirst for payment purpose without asking for their patient's permission/authorization.

Scenario 2. Dr. Flanagan is talking with Nurse Abbot about a recent case they worked on together. Dr. Flanagan states, in a crowded elevator, "I can't believe that patient Mary was 40 years old and needed surgery."

Scenario 3. Bobby, an IT specialist, has his laptop on the table in a coffee shop. His friend Patrick sent him some medical records to convert into a more useable format. Bobby leaves it up on his screen for anyone passing by to see.