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 ExclusiveLenore Cangeloso, LAc, MSAOM
Lenore Cangeloso is a state-licensed and board-certified acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner. She is the owner of Wild Earth Acupuncture in Portland, Ore. Lenore has spent many months traveling to deepen her knowledge of the human body, and is a dedicated and skilled practitioner who strives to help achieve optimal states of well-being. Her writings have been showcased in publication such as Forbes Health, Dao Labs and the Qi Journal. You can learn more about Lenore at wildearthacupuncture.com.