The number of reported healthcare data breaches in the US hit a record high in 2023, with up to 171 million records impacted, according to the annual Breach Barometer report by Protenus. This represents a 187% increase from 2022. The report also highlights differing reactions to breaches, with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) emphasizing voluntary resolution and corrective action.

Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the diversion of a Detroit-bound plane to Canada over Ebola concerns on CBS News’ CBS


