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 ExclusiveFrank Driano, DC, DCBCN
Dr. Frank Driano is a chiropractic physician practicing functional medicine for 30-plus years. He holds a diplomate in nutrition through the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to advanced studies and certification in applied kinesiology. He is a former faculty member of Sherman College of Chiropractic, where he was an instructor of courses in physical examination, clinical diagnosis, case studies and orthopedic/neurology. Dr. Driano is presently working as director of research with Professional Co-op Laboratory Services (https://professionalco-op.com/).