Healthcare data breach roundup: Atrium, Kaiser, UNC and more
June has seen a significant number of data breaches in the healthcare industry, including at Kaiser Permanente, Atrium Health, UNC Lenoir Health Care, and Shields Health Care Group. Personal information and protected health information were potentially exposed in these breaches. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has offered guidance on strengthening cybersecurity in the health sector, but some healthcare leaders believe the government should be doing more to help protect IT systems.