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Lake Charles Memorial Health System Cyberattack Affects Almost 270,000 Patients

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Southwest Louisiana Health Care System did not disclose the exact nature of the cyberattack, but the Hive ransomware gang claimed responsibility. While Hive is known for using ransomware to encrypt files, the gang claims only to have exfiltrated patient data. Ransomware Attack Affects 6,800 Patients of Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants.

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Peachtree Orthopedics Suffers Data Theft and Extortion Incident

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Those files contained names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical billing information, and financial account information. Alvaria confirmed in February that it was the victim of a Hive ransomware attack in November 2022. The delay in issuing notifications was due to the time taken to review all affected files.

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to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

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Logan Health Medical Center Cyberattack Affects More Than 213,000 Patients

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A review of the files on the affected server revealed they contained patient information including names, addresses, medical record numbers, dates of birth, telephone numbers, email addresses, insurance claim information, date(s) of service, treating/referring physician, medical bill account number, and/or health insurance informa­tion.

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Iowa licensing board loses legal fight over subpoenaed patient records. Maryland’s medical cannabis industry hit $600M in revenue. Understanding new protections against surprise medical bills. Pharma trade group blasts Baker’s drug-pricing bill.

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Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov.