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.
Single-sex ward rule upheld at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust – Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Review
The Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has maintained its rule of having single-sex wards. This decision impacts the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley