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.
| Digital ExclusiveAbbey Fromkin, MS, LAc
Abbey Fromkin, MS, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist at The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness and Women's Health in New York City. She is a faculty member, clinical supervisor and alumna of Tri-State College of Acupuncture (2002). Abbey inspires her patients to take an active role in their own health through acupuncture, herbs, massage and qi gong. She can be reached at abbey@berkleycenter.com.