How HIPAA Violations Can Put Your Medical License at Risk
The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA) exist to protect the personal health information (PHI) of patients. These Acts contain enforcement mechanisms that penalize doctors and other medical professionals who violate them by disclosing PHI. For instance, Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.202 provides that violations of TMRPA can result in the imposition of civil penalties and the revocation of professional licenses. Tex. Occ....
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