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House committee subpoenas Oracle’s Ellison about costly veterans health records project

Politico — Tech · · International · Healthcare Privacy

Lawmakers in both parties are fed up with the tech firm’s handling of the decadelong effort to update VA medical files.

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Nutex Health Confirms Sensitive Data Stolen in August Cyberattack

Nutex Health, a Houston-based healthcare company operating dozens of micro-hospitals and specialty facilities, has confirmed that sensitive data was stolen during a cyberattack in August. The company manages care across 27 locations, meaning the breach likely affects patients across multiple sites.

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Military Times · · US Federal

Pentagon still failing to secure health records of top officials, audit finds

A Department of Defense Inspector General audit found that the Pentagon continues to fail at protecting the electronic health records of senior government officials. The findings indicate the security lapses are ongoing, not new.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Hacking Incidents Announced by Rehabilitative Care Providers and Senior Living Facilities

Multiple rehabilitative care practices, senior living facilities, and skilled nursing providers in North Carolina have disclosed data breaches resulting from hacking incidents. The announcements follow a pattern of cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations that handle sensitive patient information.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

ShinyHunters Claims Theft of 284M Records from Healthcare Giant McKesson

McKesson, one of the largest healthcare distribution companies in the United States, disclosed a cyberattack in a regulatory filing with the SEC. Hacking group ShinyHunters is claiming responsibility and alleges it stole 284 million records from the company.

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WIRED — AI · · International

Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored

A new category of minimalist wearables is emerging that tracks health data passively, without the constant alerts and screen interactions that have made smartwatches feel intrusive. The pitch is less distraction, but the devices still collect continuous biometric data.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Boston Scientific Cyberattack Impacting Operations

Boston Scientific, a major Massachusetts-based medical device and biomedical engineering company, has disclosed a cyberattack that is disrupting some of its information technology systems. The company has not yet detailed the scope of the breach or what data may be involved.

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