Geisinger patient data compromised by IT vendor's ex-employee

Geisinger Health is investigating a data breach involving a former employee of the IT vendor Nuance who purportedly accessed patient information without authorization. The compromised data includes personal information, though financial data remains unaffected. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of the individual responsible, with Geisinger notifying impacted patients and taking steps to mitigate potential risks.

Opens on Becker's Hospital Review