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 ExclusiveScott R. Smith, LAc, Dipl. OM
Scott R. Smith is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist practicing in Rapid City, S.D. He can be contacted at srsmithom@gmail.com.