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HIPAA rule violations can cost physician practices — monetarily, operationally and with regard to reputation. In extreme cases, HIPAA violations can result in a practice being excluded from Medicare or even jail time.

Brian J. Bear, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon focusing on treating shoulder, hand, wrist and elbow conditions. He practices at OrthoIllinois, based in Rockford. He is an associate clinical professor at University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and…

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