| Carelessness behind many health data breaches Mishandling patient information, whether paper or electronic, can cost millions in fines even if no harm is intended. |
The privacy rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 set fines and enforcement against practices, hospitals and others that didn't protect patient data. But the Health Information Technology for Clinical Health Act of 2009, part of the 2009 economic stimulus package, raised stakes by increasing the possible fine to $1.5 million for each patient whose data were breached.Penalty for Breach. More...
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