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 ExclusiveJordan Van Voast, LAc
Jordan Van Voast, LAc serves on the board of directors for Acupuncturists Without Borders. He lives in Seattle and is in the process of opening a community acupuncture clinic there.