1. Lawsuit woes.
- Author
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Conn, Joseph and Carlson, Joe
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HOSPITALS , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *GROUP identity , *MEDICAL ethics , *MEDICAL records , *PRIVACY , *THEFT , *DATA security - Abstract
The article reports that North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in New York is facing a legal battle over allegations that it failed to notify patients about an identity theft that resulted in their confidential information being stolen. Twelve people have reportedly filed a class action lawsuit against North Shore after their physical paper records were stolen. Company spokesman Terence Lynam has claimed that they notified the victims immediately, despite allegations in the case.
- Published
- 2013