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 ExclusiveKaleb Montgomery, DTCM
Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM, has maintained a successful practice in Toronto, Canada since 1999. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he graduated from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, followed by an internship at the Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Changsha, China. In addition to the skills and learning acquired in Canada and China, he incorporates Buddhist healing and meditation into his practice, combining all of these experiences to help patients use illness and injury as tools for healing and personal growth. He can be reached via his Web site, www.bringingconsciousness.com.
Click here to visit columnist's Talk Back Forum.