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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Dr. Donald L. Hayes is a clinician, educator and author in the field of alkalizing nutrition, and had delivered postgraduate seminars to thousands of doctors and staff. He is co-owner and president of Greens First, a leading alkalizing whole-food fruit and vegetable supplement company. He can be reached at 866-410-1818 or www.greensfirst.com.