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A data breach at Illinois Department of Human Services exposed the personal information of approximately 600,000 patients, including names, addresses, and medical details, due to incorrect privacy settings on public maps from 2021 to 2025. The agency has since restricted access, implemented new security policies, and will notify affected individuals.
The FDA is concerned that LASIK providers are not adequately disclosing the risks of the procedure, which can include dry eyes, double vision, and night vision problems. While many patients are satisfied, some experience significant complications, and the surgery is not always a permanent fix. The FDA recommends more standardized disclosures to ensure patients can make well-informed decisions.
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.
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $49 million to settle a lawsuit with the state of California and multiple counties over allegations of illegally dumping hazardous waste and mishandling private patient information. Undercover inspections revealed dumpsters containing thousands of paper medical records and hazardous materials, including blood-filled syringes and human body parts. The settlement requires Kaiser to retain an independent auditor to ensure compliance with waste disposal and patient information protection laws. This is not the first time Kaiser has faced legal issues, as the company has previously been sued for Medicare fraud and mishandling employee records.
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $49 million settlement after an investigation found that the healthcare giant illegally disposed of hazardous medical waste and exposed patient information in unsecured dumpsters. The settlement requires Kaiser to take significant steps to prevent future unlawful dumping. The investigation, conducted by the California attorney general and six district attorney offices, discovered hazardous waste items and confidential patient files in inspections of 16 Kaiser facilities statewide. Kaiser faces a $1.75 million penalty if adequate measures are not taken within five years.
Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center in the north country have been targeted in a cyber attack, prompting the hospitals to put their emergency rooms on diversion as a precaution. Officials believe the incident is contained and there has been no breach of patient information. The hospitals have notified the FBI, the New York State Department of Health, and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. The cyber attack is believed to be the work of a highly sophisticated group, and the hospitals are taking steps to protect privacy and security while maintaining healthcare services.
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.
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.
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.
HCA Healthcare, a major healthcare provider, has reported a data breach where patient information, including names, emails, and phone numbers, was leaked online. The company has alerted law enforcement and hired advisers to investigate the incident.
Harris Health System has disclosed a cyberattack that exposed patient and employee information due to vulnerabilities in the MOVEit file transfer software. The breach has not affected operations or patient care, and the hospital system is working to assess the full scope of the incident. Harris Health will notify impacted individuals directly and has set up a call center for questions. The breach has impacted multiple companies across different industries, including the US government and private sector companies.