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 ExclusivePerry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA
Dr. Perry Nickelston is a 1997 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practices in Ramsey, N.J., serving as clinical director of the Pain Laser Center and focuses on performance enhancement, corrective exercise and metabolic fitness nutrition. Dr. Nickelston has been involved in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and is currently in the process of publishing several books on health, fitness and laser therapy.