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.
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the
