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 ExclusiveAlexander Trebing, BHSc, MSOM, DACM, LAc, LMT
Dr. Alex Trebing has studied both Western medical science and holistic medicine for the better part of the past decade. After graduating from the MSOM program at East West College of Natural Medicine, he took a summer externship in China to travel all around the country working in different clinics and hospitals treating palsy, stroke victims, and other neurological conditions. Upon his return, he began his doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Pacific College. His doctorate centered around the integration of Western and Eastern medicine; a fitting focus for Alex's passion and fascination for integrating the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with the cutting-edge science of modern neurology.