For the Second Time Ever, HIPAA Privacy Violations Result in Civil Money Penalties | Practical Law
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a ruling by an administrative law judge upholding penalties sought by HHS for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Under the ruling, a HIPAA covered entity must pay nearly $240,000 in penalties for violations of HIPAA's privacy requirements.