Security News > 2020 > March > Big HIPAA Fine for Solo Doctor Practice

A gastroenterologist has been smacked with a $100,000 HIPAA settlement after an investigation stemming from a 2013 breach report the practice filed related to a business associate dispute.

A resolution agreement in the case says OCR initiated a compliance review of Porter's practice following the receipt of a breach report filed by the practice in November 2013.

"OCR's investigation of the practice revealed that the practice demonstrated significant noncompliance with the HIPAA rules," OCR says.

The settlement with Porter's practice is the second HIPAA enforcement action revealed by OCR so far this year.

The HIPAA Enforcement Rule requires OCR to take into account an organization's financial condition or their ability to pay a fine or penalty, he adds.

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