One of the most active ransomware groups targeting the healthcare sector, LockBit, has published 12 gigabytes of patient and staff data from a 1,000-bed French hospital, Bank Info Security reported Sept. 26.
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Hacker group publishes stolen data from French hospital
One of the most active ransomware groups targeting the healthcare sector, LockBit, has published 12 gigabytes of patient and staff data from a 1,000-bed French hospital, Bank Info Security reported Sept. 26.
‘My kid could identify the flaws with this’: Physicians concerned over CDC’s new healthcare masking guidance
Some physicians are concerned the CDC’s newly eased masking guidelines for healthcare facilities could lead to increased transmission in hospitals and nursing homes.
5 best, worst cities for people with disabilities
Minneapolis is the best city in the U.S. for people with disabilities, according to an analysis by WalletHub, a personal finance website.
Penn Medicine forms primary care partnership
Penn Medicine plans to purchase a minority equity stake in Independence Blue Cross’s subsidiary Tandigm Health, according to a Sept. 27 news release.
Florida hospitals evacuate patients ahead of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian continues its path toward Florida, some hospitals and nursing homes have evacuated patients as part of preparation efforts, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
Pennsylvania hospital to lay off 334 workers
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Pa., will lay off 334 workers when it closes in November, according to a notice filed with state regulators.
10 states with the highest, lowest average price for Level 3 emergency department visits
The average price for a Level 3 (moderate severity) emergency department visit was highest in California and lowest in Maryland, according to an analysis conducted by data analytics company Hospital Pricing Specialists.
Former Tenet executive joins Walmart
Howard Hacker is joining Walmart Oct. 17 as the company’s vice president of health and wellness compliance.
HHS declares PHE in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a public health emergency in Florida Sept. 26 as the state braces for the emergency health effects of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring hurricane conditions to parts of the state’s west coast by Sept. 28.&n…
