KevinMD February 23, 2025
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Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his KevinMD article, “The criminal enforcement of HIPAA.” In this episode, Muhamad delves into the escalating electronic breaches of protected health information and the lack of accountability for large organizations responsible for these violations. He highlights several high-profile cases where physicians have faced criminal charges for HIPAA breaches, while health system executives and insurers have not been similarly prosecuted despite significant data breaches. Muhamad explores the consequences of this enforcement disparity on patient privacy and the effectiveness of HIPAA regulations. Additionally, he advocates for equal accountability across all entities handling protected health information to enhance data security and protect patient rights. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the flaws in current...

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