📩 One Email, $30K Fine: Why HIPAA Mistakes Cost More Than You Think
- CliniVera Compliance

- Jun 18
- 1 min read
A Nevada clinic thought it was “just a quick email.”But when that message contained unencrypted patient records, it triggered a $30,000 HIPAA fine and a federal audit.
Here’s the breakdown:
🔓 What Went Wrong:A staff member emailed patient health information without proper encryption, violating HIPAA's security rule.
💥 The Fallout:
– $30K settlement with HHS
– Patient trust damaged
– Triggered full OCR audit
🛡️ What Should Have Happened:
– Email encryption policy
– Staff training
– Routine internal audits
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