Medical transcription provider Perry Johnson & Associates disclosed a major security breach impacting over 8.95 million individuals, with TechCrunch dubbing it one of the worst medical-data breaches of recent times. It’s the second breach that hit Northwell Health patient data in 2023. The compromised data included personal information and medical records, putting individuals at risk of identity theft. The firm has set up a call center for concerned parties despite claiming there is currently no evidence of misuse for fraudulent purposes.
Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response ‘inadequate’
The US healthcare system remains vulnerable to cyberattacks due to inadequate funding, regulatory restrictions and a fragmented approach to cybersecurity. Central Oregon Pathology Consultants experienced
