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Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals Has Doubled Since 2016 – Consumer Health News

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Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals Has Doubled Since 2016 - Consumer Health News

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ransomware attacks on America’s health care systems have more than doubled in recent years, disrupting needed medical care and exposing the personal information of millions, a new study reports. These attacks — in which computer systems are locked down by hackers until the victim agrees to pay a … Read more

Do You Really Want To Read What Your Doctor Writes About You?

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Do You Really Want To Read What Your Doctor Writes About You?

You may not be aware of this, but you can read everything that your doctor writes about you. Go to your patient portal online, click around until you land on notes from your past visits, and read away. This is a recent development, and a big one. Previously, you always had the right to requests … Read more