“Willful neglect” violations refer to situations where there’s a conscious, intentional failure or reckless indifference to fulfill HIPAA obligations. The penalties for these violations are more severe, especially when the neglect is not promptly addressed. Penalties for “willful neglect” that’s corrected within a specified time can range from $10,000 to $50,000 per violation, whereas uncorrected “willful neglect” can reach the maximum of $50,000 per violation.