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 ExclusiveVictoria Summerquist, EAMP, MPH
Victoria Summerquist attained a Master in Acupuncture from Bastyr University and Master in Public Health from the University of Washington. She is a professional member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), and currently lives and practices in Seattle, Wash.