FEB 18, 2026 · Foundation · 2 MIN READ
HIPAA AND AI: THE $2.19M COMPLIANCE RISK HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE
HIPAA criminal penalties under 42 U.S.C. § 1320d-6 range from $50,000/1 year (knowing violation) to $250,000/10 years (offenses for personal gain or malicious harm). Civil penalties (2026 inflation-adjusted) range from $145 to $73,011 per violation, with annual category caps up to $2,190,294.
