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Understand common violations and how PM AM's compliance tools help healthcare organizations stay audit ready

July 8, 2025   |   6 minutes Read

Common HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Costly Penalties

Protecting Patient Data with Smarter, Proactive Compliance Tools

In today’s high-risk digital healthcare environment, HIPAA violations are not only common—they’re costly. While most healthcare organizations intend to comply, they often fall short due to fragmented systems, human error, or lack of automation. Fines can range from thousands to millions of dollars, not to mention the reputational damage.

At PM AM Corporation, we believe compliance shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be integrated, continuous, and simplified through intelligent systems.

This article will help you:
  • Identify the most common HIPAA violations
  • Learn how to avoid costly mistakes
  • Understand how our compliance platform supports your team
  • Build a proactive compliance culture in your organization

Why HIPAA Violations Still Happen in 2025

Despite advancements in technology and awareness, OCR reports show:
  • Unauthorized access/disclosure continues to lead all violations
  • 60%+ of all HIPAA breaches involve ePHI
  • Noncompliance fines can exceed $1 million per violation
Key reasons for these violations include:
  • Outdated risk assessments
  • Inconsistent training
  • Poor access controls
  • Lack of audit readiness tools

That's where PM AM steps in—to simplify and automate your compliance posture.

Top 6 Most Common HIPAA Violations & How to Prevent Them

Missing or Outdated Risk Assessments

HIPAA requires regular, documented risk assessments. Many organizations treat it as a one-time task.

PM AM Solution:

Built-in risk assessment tools with automatic tracking and alerts to ensure continuous compliance.

Insufficient Employee Training

Inconsistent or outdated training creates room for human error.

PM AM Solution:

Integrated LMS for HIPAA, OSHA, and policy-specific training with progress tracking and auto-reminders.

Improper PHI Disposal

Disposing of paper or digital records without secure methods is a major breach risk.

PM AM Solution:

Automated retention schedules and disposal logs ensure records are securely handled.

Unauthorized Access to Patient Data

Unintentional access or "snooping" remains a leading violation.

PM AM Solution:

Role-based permissions, real-time access logs, and behavior alerts to prevent internal misuse.

Unencrypted Devices

Mobile devices without encryption are a top cause of data loss.

PM AM Solution:

Visibility over device compliance and breach prevention through encryption status tracking.

Delayed Breach Notifications

Breaches must be reported within 60 days. Missed deadlines result in major fines.

PM AM Solution:

Incident management tools track deadlines, generate reports, and escalate alerts in real time.

Why Compliance is Good Business

Proactive HIPAA compliance isn't just risk management—it's a competitive advantage.

Organizations using PM AM’s compliance platform report:

  • Improved audit readiness
  • Fewer internal violations
  • Reduced operational overhead
  • Higher patient and stakeholder trust

How PM AM HCM Helps You Stay HIPAA-Compliant

Our Compliance & Audit Management Platform is built for the complexities of modern healthcare.

Key features include:

Centralized Dashboards
Secure Document Storage
Training & Certification tracking
Real-time Alerts
Complete Audit Logs
Role-based Access controls

Whether you're a hospital, clinic, insurer, or city health department—we help you move from reactive to resilient.

Final Thoughts

HIPAA violations don't just happen to "others"—they can happen to any organization not actively managing compliance. But they are 100% preventable with the right tools and processes.

With PM AM, compliance becomes part of your workflow—not a fire drill before an audit.

Let's Talk Compliance

Ready to protect your organization from HIPAA penalties?

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