Epic and Healthcare Providers Take Legal Action Over Patient Record Mishandling
Epic Systems, alongside several healthcare providers, has initiated multiple lawsuits against various companies, including Health Gorilla, over the alleged misuse and improper access to confidential patient records. Notably, Epic has accused a Silicon Valley-based health information network of enabling unauthorized access to nearly 300,000 medical records. As concerns grow regarding patient privacy, these legal actions aim to safeguard sensitive health information against exploitation.
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