The Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia, has taken strong action against 14 employees who were found to have accessed a high-profile patient’s medical records without a legitimate need. Carilion Clinic cannot provide specific details of the HIPAA violation, but their IT system keeps a data trail of employee access to medical records. This incident is not uncommon, as other healthcare organizations have experienced similar breaches and terminated employees involved.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,