A record-breaking 144 million Americans were victims of healthcare data breaches in 2021. Large-scale hacks, such as the recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, have exacerbated the issue. Stolen healthcare data can result in victims incurring massive medical debt or being denied necessary care. Measures like using secure passwords, keeping track of personal documents, and regularly checking credit reports can help prevent such fraud.
Sutter Health builds patient device program in under a year with Epic
Sutter Health, based in Sacramento, Calif., is rolling out proprietary medical devices that connect directly with Epic’s EHR system, allowing patients to more easily track
