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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Previous Articles
NCCAOM Hosts Ethics Symposium
March 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 03)
The 2015 Nobel Prize Shines a Spotlight on TCM Research
December 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 12)
North Carolina Acupuncture Board Files Dry Needling Lawsuit
November 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
Oriental Medicine on the World Stage
October 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 10)
Temporary Injunction Granted in Florida Personal Injury Protection Case
May 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 05)
China, World Health Organization to Host Traditional Medicine Congress
September 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 09)
Acupuncturists Granted Licensure
July 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 07)
Acupuncture Helps Relieve Pain During Pregnancy
May 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 05)
Acupuncture Today on TV Show "Private Practice"
February 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 02)
ACAOM Places South Baylo University on Probation
September 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 09)
FDA Publishes Final Rule on Dietary Supplements
August 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 08)
Final Rule on GMPs for Dietary Supplements Pending
July 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 07)
Northwestern Launches Fellowship Program
June 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 06)
Evolution of an Organization
April 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 04)
Pennsylvania Acupuncturists No Longer Need Physician Referral
January 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 01)
SBCOM Closing This Month
December 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 12)
East Meets West: Conferences on Both Coasts Bring Practitioners Together
December 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 12)
CAM Therapies as Covered Benefits
October 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 10)