Extensive settlements are only just a fraction of the fines imposed by federal investigators each year. Once you’ve had a HIPAA breach, the name of your organization is permanently listed on The Wall of Shame–including the offense, date, and number of individuals affected.
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Federal fines issued for noncompliance are all established on the level of perceived negligence surrounding your organization at the time of the HIPAA violation.
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These fines range from $100 to $50,000 per violation (or per record), and carry a maximum penalty of $1.5 million per year for each violation.
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