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Illinois’ Rush Health System Says Data Breach May Affect 45,000 Patients

Illinois-based Rush System for Health says personal information from about 45,000 patients may have been compromised in a data breach. The health system said in a recent financial filing that the exposed data may include names, addresses, birthdays, Social Security …

Tennessee Hospital Patient Information Found in Public Recycling Bin

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services says its Office of Licensure is investigating after paperwork from a Franklin mental health facility was found in a public recycling bin. The Tennessean reports the paperwork was from an …

Central Texas Hospital System Says Computer Stolen

A Central Texas medical group has notified Austin police about the theft of a laptop computer with personal data from patients. Officials with Seton Healthcare Family on Oct. 22 announced the theft and its commitment to maintaining the privacy and …