- Valcom spot sound masking speaker- Reduces the possibility of conversations being overheard in hallways private offices pharmacies examining rooms waiting rooms- Medical facilities must comply with HIPAA regulations regarding incidental disclosure (see http://www.valcom.com/hippa_faq.htm)- Creates an environment where individuals right to privacy is respected without burdening staff or compromising abilities to provide care- Reduces intelligibility of oral conversations- Self-contained speaker include