Consequences for HIPAA violations can often be quite harsh. If someone has breached the HIPAA privacy regulations – even without any malicious intent, civil penalties are applicable: $100 per violation for unawareness, a minimum of $1,000 for reasonable cause, a minimum of $10,000 if willful neglect is present and then rectified, and finally, a minimum of $50,000 for individuals who act with willful neglect and ignore the issue.
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In the next few months, acupuncturetoday.com will undergo a revision that will provide additional functionality for licensed acupuncturists to enjoy. To accommodate this process, acupuncturetoday.com will issue unique user ID numbers and passwords to each practitioner; this information will appear at the top of the front page of the April 2003 issue.
One reason behind the creation of user IDs and passwords is to give our readers the ability to customize certain sections of the site to meet their needs. With these new features in place, visitors will be able to enjoy more privacy and security. These features will also enhance the overall experience of visiting acupuncturetoday.com.
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