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politics6 months ago

GOP Faces Backlash Over Medicaid Cuts Amid Hospital Risks and Allegations

Senator Rick Scott, known for his company's past Medicare fraud settlements, is advocating for significant cuts to Medicaid, including an additional $313 billion, which could result in millions losing coverage. The article highlights Scott's history with HCA Healthcare, which settled large fraud claims related to Medicaid and Medicare billing practices, and criticizes his current stance on Medicaid reductions, framing it as targeting able-bodied adults and exploiting claims about undocumented immigrants. The piece underscores the irony of Scott's past with Medicaid fraud and his current efforts to cut funding.

via Rolling Stone|
#federal-settlements#hca-healthcare#medicaid-cuts
healthcare1 year ago

"Federal Report Exposes Patient Deaths and Safety Issues at Mission Hospital, HCA Healthcare Responds"

A scathing U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services report obtained by Asheville Watchdog details patient deaths and significant delays in care at Mission Hospital, leading to the hospital being placed in immediate jeopardy. The report highlights leadership failures, lack of available rooms, and deficiencies in care across various departments. Mission Hospital issued a plan of correction and faces the threat of losing its Medicare and Medicaid funding. Additionally, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a lawsuit against HCA Healthcare for alleged breaches of commitments made during the purchase of Mission Health.

via Asheville Watchdog|
#cms-report#hca-healthcare#healthcare
healthcare2 years ago

NC Attorney General Josh Stein files lawsuit against HCA Healthcare for quality issues at Mission Health

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a lawsuit against HCA Healthcare for allegedly failing to comply with the Asset Purchase Agreement it executed when it purchased Mission Health System in 2019. Stein claims that HCA is not providing the quality and consistent emergency and cancer care it committed to deliver. The lawsuit seeks to restore emergency and trauma services and oncology services to the level provided by Mission Hospital before HCA took over. HCA Healthcare denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.

via WLOS|
#hca-healthcare#healthcare#lawsuit
healthcare2 years ago

"Controversy Erupts as Attorney General and Medical Professionals Accuse HCA of Neglecting Patient Care in N.C. Hospital"

HCA Healthcare, the largest for-profit hospital chain in the US, is facing criticism from nurses, doctors, and the North Carolina Attorney General over alleged diminished patient care at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The attorney general has threatened to sue HCA for violating the terms of the agreement it made when purchasing the hospital, which included promises to provide specific services. Doctors and nurses have raised concerns about understaffing, reduced services, and longer wait times in the emergency department. HCA has disputed these claims and stated that it is committed to enhancing services and addressing staffing issues. The dispute highlights the growing debate over corporate ownership of healthcare facilities and its impact on patient care.

via NBC News|
#hca-healthcare#healthcare#lawsuit
technology2 years ago

Healthcare Industry Faces Surge in Cyberattacks, Putting Patient Data at Risk

Patients of HCA Healthcare have filed a class action lawsuit against the company for failing to protect their private information during a data breach in June. The suit alleges that HCA Healthcare did not adequately safeguard the personally identifiable information and protected health information of its patients, which was subsequently compromised and posted on a dark web hacker forum. The stolen information includes patient names, contact details, dates of birth, and medical service details. The class action seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, and a comprehensive information security program to protect patient data.

via WKRN News 2|
#class-action-lawsuit#cybersecurity#data-breach
technology2 years ago

Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Exposes Millions of Patients' Information

HCA Healthcare, a major healthcare provider, has experienced a data breach that may impact millions of people. The stolen information includes patients' names, contact details, and appointment information, but does not include critical medical records or payment information. Experts warn that affected individuals may be targeted with phishing emails and advise taking precautions such as monitoring for fraudulent emails, using multifactor authentication, and staying updated on HCA's website. HCA is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected patients. The breach highlights the ongoing risk of personal information being used for identity theft and financial fraud.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#cybersecurity#data-breach#hca-healthcare
data-breach2 years ago

HCA Healthcare Data Breach: 11 Million Patients' Information Stolen and for Sale

HCA Healthcare, a hospital and clinic operator, has experienced a major hack that has potentially compromised the data of at least 11 million patients across 20 states. The stolen data includes patient names, partial addresses, contact information, and upcoming appointment dates. The breach, discovered on July 5, is one of the largest healthcare breaches in history. HCA Healthcare has disabled user access to the affected storage location and plans to contact impacted patients, offering credit monitoring and identity protection services. The hacker, who claimed to have 27.7 million records, attempted to sell the data and extort HCA. Patients are advised not to pay any invoices without verifying their legitimacy.

via CBS News|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#hack
cybersecurity2 years ago

Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Exposes Millions of Patient Records

Personal information of potentially millions of HCA Healthcare patients, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and appointment details, has been stolen and is being sold on a data breach forum. The breach affects patients in nearly two dozen states, including dozens of facilities in Florida. While credit card and social security numbers were not accessed, a sample set of patient data related to a "low risk" lung cancer assessment was provided by the hackers, contradicting HCA's claim that no protected health information was breached. HCA Healthcare is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected patients.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#florida-facilities
cybersecurity2 years ago

Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Affects 11 Million Patients

HCA Healthcare, a major U.S. healthcare provider, has reported a breach of personal data belonging to approximately 11 million patients. The stolen data, which was advertised for sale on a cybercrime forum, includes patient names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and appointment details. HCA confirmed that the breach does not involve clinical or financial information. The origin and method of the breach remain unknown, and it is unclear whether HCA or one of its vendors was responsible for the compromised external storage location.

via TechCrunch|
#cybercrime#cybersecurity#data-breach
data-breach2 years ago

HCA Healthcare Data Breach Exposes 11 Million Patients

HCA Healthcare, the parent company of HCA Florida, has disclosed a data breach impacting 11 million patients. The breach exposed patients' names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, birth dates, and appointment details. However, credit card numbers, account numbers, and social security numbers were not accessed. Over 100 hospitals and clinics in Florida, including Ocala, Osceola, Oviedo, and Lake Nona, were affected. HCA Healthcare will provide credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected patients and advises vigilance against spam calls, texts, or emails.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#data-breach#florida#hca-healthcare
technology2 years ago

Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Exposes Millions of Patients' Information

HCA Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare companies in the US, has confirmed a data breach that has potentially affected millions of patients across nearly two dozen states. The stolen information includes patients' names, emails, date of birth, telephone numbers, and next appointment dates. HCA Healthcare stated that no clinical information or sensitive data like credit card or Social Security numbers were compromised. The investigation is ongoing, and the company plans to contact impacted patients.

via WPLG Local 10|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#hca-healthcare
cybersecurity2 years ago

Massive Patient Data Breach Hits Healthcare Company in Nashville

Personal information of potentially tens of millions of HCA Healthcare patients has been stolen and is being sold on a data breach forum. The breach, affecting patients in nearly two dozen states, compromised critical personal information such as full names, cities, and details of their last provider visit. While HCA claims no clinical information was disclosed, a hacking group provided a sample set of data that contradicts this claim. The breach does not appear to include critical medical records, but the hacker claims to have emails with health diagnoses corresponding to client IDs.

via CNBC|
#cybersecurity#data-breach#hca-healthcare
business2 years ago

CSX dominates stock market with impressive earnings and after-hours trading surge.

CSX, Pool, Procter & Gamble, and HCA Healthcare stocks rose after reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter. Meanwhile, W R Berkeley and Albemarle shares fell after their earnings missed analysts' expectations. United Health Services rose after Cantor Fitzgerald initiated an underweight rating, and SLB dropped despite posting an earnings and revenue beat for the first quarter.

via CNBC|
#albemarle#business#csx