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Feds Substantially Reduce HIPAA CMP Annual Limits

Tip: Don’t overlook your risk factors. In 2018, the feds set records with their HIPAA enforcement numbers. So, it was quite a shocker when new Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) guidance came down the pike late last month. In an about-face turnaround, the feds announced that they were drastically reducing penalty caps for HIPAA violations — active immediately. Background: The Department [...]
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