A data breach at Anna Jaques Hospital in Massachusetts may have exposed personal and medical information of up to 316,342 individuals, including social security numbers and financial data. The hospital announced the breach online, urging patients and employees to monitor their financial accounts for fraudulent activity. While no fraud has been detected following a forensic investigation, the hospital is taking measures to boost its cybersecurity.
OIG Report on OCR’s HIPAA Audit Program
Due to the rise in cyberattacks against healthcare organizations, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted deficiencies in
