Episource has notified patients about a health data breach due to a February ransomware attack, confirming unauthorized access to patient data. While Sharp Healthcare stated electronic health records were secure, sensitive information like health insurance details and medical data may have been compromised. This incident reflects ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry, with several ransomware attacks reported this year.
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When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
