HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

Physician groups seek clarity on Change Healthcare breach notification requirements

April 29, 2024 - In a recent press release, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) confirmed that data was compromised during the Change Healthcare cyberattack. While UHG has yet to complete its data review, its initial investigation suggests that the breach “could cover a substantial proportion of people in America.” In the same press release, UHG offered to make...

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