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HIPAA Compliance Failures

Meaning

HIPAA compliance failures denote any instance where a covered entity, such as a clinical practice, laboratory, or health plan, violates the standards set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, particularly concerning the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). In hormonal health, this failure often involves the unauthorized disclosure or inadequate protection of sensitive lab results, genetic reports, or individualized treatment protocols. Such failures lead to significant regulatory penalties and a profound erosion of patient trust in the healthcare system.