The Health insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act of 1996. Whew! that was a mouthful. This Act basically tells the medical field that we can't do anything that will jeopardize our patients right to privacy. Enought about that what gets me is how much a person has to pay if he or she violates HIPAA.
Relasing Info knowingly: One year in jail and a $50,000 fine
Accessing health info under false pretenses: Five years in jail and a $100,000 fine.
Selling info with harmful intent: Ten years in jail and a $ 250,000 fine.
WOW!!!
Never want to violate HIPAA.
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