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.
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John D. Stan is a licensed TCM practitioner in British Columbia, Canada. He has been involved in the evolution of TCM in Canada over the past 22 years. His activities include an interest in professional regulation and the continuing competency of practitioners. He can be reached at john_stan@hotmail.com.