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Sensitive patient data was shared on WhatsApp by at least 26 healthcare staff members in Scotland, resulting in over 500 verified instances of data disclosure. The data shared included names, addresses, images, videos, and screenshots, as well as clinical information of the individuals involved. However, the most concerning aspect was the unauthorized disclosure of personal data to an individual who was not part of the medical staff, and had been mistakenly added to the WhatsApp group.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection authority, announced this incident and has warned the responsible healthcare authority, NHS Lanarkshire. This organization serves a population of over 652,000 people in the council areas of North Lanarkshire and South…

Will Return Approximately $6 Billion in CARES Act Funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced preliminary financial and operating results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020. In addition, the Company will return, or repay early, approximately $6 billion of government assistance funds received as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. The Company’s preliminary financial and operating results are based on current expectations and subject to finalization of the Company’s third quarter financial and accounting procedures.

Third Quarter Preview

HCA anticipates revenues for the third quarter of 2020 to approximate $13.300 billion compared to $12.694 billion in the third quarter of…