Published · United States (federal)
HIPAARegulatory update
Department of Health and Human Services fines up to $2,190,294 for willful HIPAA violations
Civil penalties range from $145 to $2,190,294 per violation, scaled by the level of negligence and corrective action taken.
What happened
The HIPAA Journal outlines the civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations. Penalties start at $145 for minimal violations and can reach $2,190,294 for willful neglect. The amount depends on the violation’s severity and the entity’s compliance history. No new rule changes are announced.
Why it matters
Entities subject to HIPAA should map their compliance gaps to the penalty tiers to gauge financial risk and prioritize remediation.
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