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 ExclusiveHeather Noemi, DACM, Dipl. OM, LAc
Dr. Heather Noemi is a California-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, trauma-informed care practitioner, and somatic coach. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University and completed postgraduate studies at UC Berkeley and UCSF in neuropsychology before obtaining her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science. Her San Francisco Bay Area practice, Marin Integrative Recovery (www.marinintegrative.com), specializes in the treatment of chronic and refractory pain and psycho-emotional disorders.