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What Can We Learn About HIPAA From Phoenix Cardiac Surgery?

Phoenix Cardiac Surgery probably never thought they would be a poster child for HIPAA safeguards, but this 5-physician cardiothoracic practice in Prescott, Arizona has become famous for something no medical practice wants to be famous for – not protecting their patient information.

Today’s HHS Press Release reads as follows:

HHS settles case with Phoenix Cardiac Surgery for lack of HIPAA safeguards

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