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 ExclusiveJamie L. Davis, EAMP
Jamie L. Davis is a licensed Acupuncturist and owns a natural health center in Burien, Washington. She uses her previous training in medical anthropology to help educate her patients, and her focus is on creating community and whole family wellness. She can be reached at info@burienhealth.com.