Understanding Hospital’s Perspective On The Matter

experts, can impact hospital operations and finances by increasing the cost of medical care and exposing hospitals to legal and regulatory penalties.

● Hospitals may incur costs related to investigating and resolving fraudulent claims and may be subject to fines or legal action if they are found to have violated patient privacy laws.

● Hospitals have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect patient privacy and are subject to various state and federal laws and regulations related to patient privacy and data security– reviews collected from Health 2.0 Conference.

Hospitals may be held liable for damages resulting from medical identity theft and may face fines or penalties if