UChicago Medicine Confirms Breach Affecting 38,000 Patients' Personal Info
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
UChicago Medicine has reported a data breach affecting around 38,000 patients due to a cybersecurity incident linked to Nationwide Recovery Services, Inc., a now-defunct vendor. The breach, which occurred between July 5 and July 11 of the previous year, compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and medical data. Although the vendor claims there is no evidence of misuse, the risks to affected individuals are considerable. UChicago Medicine will notify impacted patients through written communication about the breach and protective measures. This incident underscores the ongoing data security vulnerabilities within the healthcare industry, particularly concerning third-party vendors.
