Litigation

Data Breaches in Healthcare and the Rising Risk of Class Action Litigation Data breaches in healthcare continue to increase in frequency and severity, and they are increasingly followed by class action lawsuits against medical practices and healthcare systems. These lawsuits represent a significant financial and operational risk for covered entities and business associates alike.

A HIPAA breach has lasting impacts. A breach will trigger an investigation and may result in civil penalties. A breach can erode the patient trust in the provider and the medical community. A breach also opens your office up for litigation.