Major Data Breaches at Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, and Health Plans Continue to Put Patient Data at Risk

As of July 2023, 324 healthcare data breaches have occurred and are under investigation in the US, impacting over 39 million people, according to HealthITSecurity. These cyberattacks result in the theft of protected health information and can lead to legal consequences. Experts recommend laboratories and healthcare organizations conduct regular audits of their security measures to ensure effectiveness and to address any lapses in order to prevent future breaches.