Alaska HIPAA Penalty: $1.7 Million

Alaska HIPAA Penalty: $1.7 Million: Medicaid Program Cited for Breach, Security Shortcomings
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a HIPAA case stemming from a relatively small breach. Federal authorities listed numerous security shortcomings at the department, which oversees Medicaid in the state.