The Dangerous Shortcut: How a Templated HIPAA Policy Cost $95,000
- CliniVera Compliance

- Jun 16
- 1 min read
In 2024, a behavioral health provider in Nevada was hit with a $95,000 fine after an OCR audit revealed their HIPAA policies hadn’t been updated since 2019. Even worse—they were based on a free downloadable PDF that didn’t match how the clinic actually operated.
🚨 Why It Mattered– Their staff workflows didn’t match written policies– Security procedures weren’t in place– Training never aligned with policy language
📉 The Fallout– Federal settlement– Multi-year compliance plan– Reputational damage
✅ What You Can Do– Get a risk-based HIPAA assessment– Review and update all policies every year– Ensure your policies reflect reality
CliniVera specializes in custom-built compliance documentation that actually protects your practice.
📍 Book your audit: www.cliniveracompliance.com


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