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The penalty for failure to comply with the standard could result in a fine of up to $100 per violation, not to exceed $25,000 per unique standard, per calendar year. The DHHS has published the first rule on HIPAA enforcement in the Federal Register (click here). The new rule addresses the protocol for enforcing both Privacy and Transactions violations.
