HIPAA Amendments to Increase Enforcement
New HIPAA Enforcment Amendments 1. Mandatory fines for certain violations – including improper disposal. 2. Maximim fine increased from $25,000 to $1,500,000. 3. Mandatory investigation required for certain complaints – including improper disposal. 4. State-level Attorney General are now in charge of enforcement in additional to continued HHS enforcement. 5. Mandatory Data Breach Notification of … Continued