2. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? Explain the elements of a valid contract including breach of contracts related to HIM. A contract is a legally enforceable written or oral agreement that corporations or individuals can enter into contracts. A legally …show more content…
If HIPAA and state and federal privacy laws are in violation, the consequences can lead to penalties, fines, and, in more serious cases, lawsuits against healthcare providers or organizations that are responsible for the improper disclosure of patients' health information. Criminal law Wrong acts in the healthcare environment are usually civil; however, they can be criminal. The inquiry into a criminal violation is if it was committed knowingly, meaning either purposefully committing the act or acting in willful discard of the existence of a statutory provision or scheme. Criminal liability for wrongdoing in healthcare can result in antitrust, conspiracy, health and safety, personal injury, and