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How much can patients claim?

If a patient's privacy is breached due to a doctor's misuse of AI like ChatGPT, they generally can't sue for a specific amount under HIPAA directly. Instead, they might pursue state-level medical malpractice or negligence claims, where compensation varies greatly depending on the harm proven, such as financial losses or emotional distress. It's not a fixed payout.

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