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Briefing: Epic Uncovers Issues in Patient Record Sharing, Calls for HHS Action
Strategic angle: A recent lawsuit by Epic reveals a company allegedly posing as a provider to access patient records, raising concerns over oversight.
editorial-staff
1 min read
Updated 19 days ago
Epic has filed a lawsuit that uncovers serious breaches in the patient record sharing process, specifically involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient data.
The lawsuit alleges that a company posed as a healthcare provider to gain access to patient records, raising concerns about the integrity of current data-sharing protocols.
This incident underscores the need for improved regulatory measures from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect patient information and ensure compliance across the healthcare sector.