#Patient privacy

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Health data breaches
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now?

Health data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with over 88 million individuals in the US having their data exposed in the first 10 months of the year.
Breaches of health data can lead to violations of patient privacy and put individuals at risk of identity theft, insurance fraud, and discrimination. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now?

Health data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with over 88 million individuals in the US having their data exposed in the first 10 months of the year.
Breaches of health data can lead to violations of patient privacy and put individuals at risk of identity theft, insurance fraud, and discrimination. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now?

Health data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with over 88 million individuals in the US having their data exposed in the first 10 months of the year.
Breaches of health data can lead to violations of patient privacy and put individuals at risk of identity theft, insurance fraud, and discrimination. [ more ]
moreHealth data breaches
www.presstelegram.com
2 weeks ago
Health

Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Health

H.I.V. Groups Warn of Privacy Risks in How C.D.C. Tracks Virus Samples

The CDC has revised its guidelines for tracking the genetic signatures of viruses in newly diagnosed HIV patients.
The updated policy encourages transparency but does not go far enough to protect patient privacy and civil rights. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Nearly 1M medical records feared stolen from City of Hope

Personal details, financial information, and medical records of nearly one million individuals were potentially stolen from City of Hope systems.
The breach occurred between September 19 and October 12, 2023, with City of Hope taking immediate action to minimize disruption. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Wellness

Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now?

Health data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with over 88 million individuals in the US having their data exposed in the first 10 months of the year.
Breaches of health data can lead to violations of patient privacy and put individuals at risk of identity theft, insurance fraud, and discrimination. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Public health

Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now?

Health data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with over 88 million individuals in the US having their data exposed in the first 10 months of the year.
Breaches of health data can lead to violations of patient privacy and put individuals at risk of identity theft, insurance fraud, and discrimination. [ more ]
The Economist
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI doctor will see you...eventually

AI in healthcare can lead to better diagnoses, personalized patient support, and faster drug discovery.
The integration of AI in healthcare has been slow due to high evidentiary barriers, data fragmentation, regulation, and incentives. [ more ]
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