Georgia hospice group sees data breach

Heyman HospiceCare in Georgia has experienced a data breach when an unencrypted laptop containing patient information was stolen from an employee’s car. The breach has affected nearly 2,000 patients, and the laptop contained personal health information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and clinical diagnoses. The company is taking steps to prevent future breaches by implementing stricter encryption measures and re-educating staff on security procedures.