Security Breach Exposes WVU Medicine Patient Data

A security breach at Nuance Communications, a third-party company providing software solutions to West Virginia United Health System (WVUHS), resulted in patient information being compromised across multiple medical facilities. The breach, which occurred on May 28 and 29, 2023, involved personal details such as date of birth, medical record number, and gender. Radiology study recipients also had their names, dates, descriptions of service, practitioner names, and healthcare facility names exposed. However, medical records, radiology images, social security numbers, and financial information were not affected. WVU Medicine clarified that this incident did not involve a breach of their own systems. Nuance has taken steps to protect patient information and is cooperating with investigations. Patients are advised to monitor their accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity and can contact Nuance or relevant authorities for further assistance.