CMS Reports Major Data Breach Affecting 1 Million Health Records
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that a cyber breach has potentially exposed the personal information of approximately 1 million individuals. The agency informed affected parties that their data may have been accessed without authorization, prompting concerns about privacy and the security measures in place. CMS is providing resources for those impacted, including guidance on monitoring their information for potential misuse.