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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Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin is an internationally recognized, award-winning doctor of acupuncture, clinical researcher, and a leader in the field of integrative reproductive medicine. She practices in Portland, Ore., and provides continuing education at Rosefinch Academy.