Petersburg Medical Center talks about breach; says hospital will get new health records system

Angela Denning reports that Petersburg Medical Center has come out with more information about a medical records breach. They say about 200 patients were affected. The medical center sent out letters to all patients whose medical records may have been … Continue reading Petersburg Medical Center talks about breach; says hospital will get new health records system

Ca: Snooping employee showed interest in pregnant women’s medical records, says lawyer

A years-old privacy breach at Central Health has had a particular impact on pregnant women and new parents, says a St. John’s lawyer who is filed a class-action lawsuit. Bob Buckingham says a disproportionate number of calls to his office regardi… Continue reading Ca: Snooping employee showed interest in pregnant women’s medical records, says lawyer

Allergy and Asthma Associates in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge; Enters into Civil Resolution Over Health Care Fraud Allegations

ROANOKE, Va. – Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar and Virginia Attorney General Mark G. Herring announced today the finalization of a $2.1 million civil resolution with Allergy and Asthma Associates Inc. [AAA], a Roanoke-based, family-owned … Continue reading Allergy and Asthma Associates in Roanoke Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charge; Enters into Civil Resolution Over Health Care Fraud Allegations

Ca: Lawyers file class-action lawsuit against Central Health over insider wrong-doing privacy breach

Tara Bradbury reports: Two St. John’s lawyers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Central Regional Health Authority, seeking damages for consequences suffered by more than 200 patients whose private information was illegally accessed. “The pl… Continue reading Ca: Lawyers file class-action lawsuit against Central Health over insider wrong-doing privacy breach

AR: Two men, including ex-employee of Magnolia bank, get federal sentences for stealing account info of 100 people, committing mail fraud

The Magnolia Reporter reports: Two men, including a former employee of a Magnolia bank, have been sentenced for stealing financial information and making more than $42,000 in fraudulent online purchases. Patrick Wayne Watson, 24, now of Conway, and Ken… Continue reading AR: Two men, including ex-employee of Magnolia bank, get federal sentences for stealing account info of 100 people, committing mail fraud

Indian Army Probes Alleged Data Breach In Northern Command Amid Border Tensions

Shloak Prabhu reports: The Indian Army is probing an alleged case of data breach in its northern command after a soldier was caught sharing data with Pakistani operatives. The data breach matter came to light after army officials caught the soldier fro… Continue reading Indian Army Probes Alleged Data Breach In Northern Command Amid Border Tensions