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 ExclusiveJ.S. Phillips, DAOM, LAc
Dr. J.S. Phillips is board certified and licensed in the state of Texas. He is co-owner of Turtle Dragon Health Services in Austin and maintains an active full-time practice.