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5 articles tagged "HIPAA"

Kettering Health Confirms Patient Data Breach from May 2025 Ransomware Attack
Kettering Health has confirmed a significant breach of patient data following a ransomware attack in May 2025, impacting a wide range of personal information. The investigation revealed details of unauthorized access and steps for recovery and prevention moving forward.

Data Breach at Union Health: 263,000 Individuals Impacted
A significant data breach at Union Health System, linked to Oracle Health/Cerner, has impacted nearly 263,000 individuals, prompting legal action over potential negligence.

U.S. Department of Health Investigates UnitedHealth Cyberattack
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation into the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare, focusing on possible breaches of patient data.

HHS Launches Inquiry into UnitedHealth's Major Cybersecurity Breach
The Biden administration probes UnitedHealth following a severe cyberattack. Millions of patients may have been affected as healthcare payments remain stalled.

PharMerica Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of 5.8 Million Patients in Major Healthcare Breach
PharMerica, a major national pharmacy network, suffered a ransomware attack by the Money Message group that compromised personal data of 5.8 million patients. The breach, occurring between March 12-13, exposed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medications, and health insurance information. Despite the massive scale, the company's response has been criticized as inadequate, offering limited support to affected patients and failing to prominently disclose the breach on company websites, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in healthcare cybersecurity incidents.