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 ExclusiveJennifer Garcia, LAc
Jennifer Garcia maintains a private practice in Marina del Rey, Calif. She holds a BA from Brown University, an MA from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a Fulbright Scholar. She has worked as an acupuncturist in several integrative settings including Children's Hospital Los Angeles. As a proponent of integrative mental health care, Jennifer has worked with the Department of Mental Health Agencies and is the co-director of community outreach for the American Institute of Mental Health in TCM.