A hacking incident has prompted a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) vendor to inform the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The breach has raised concerns regarding the security of sensitive patient information.
The company, which has not been publicly named, reported that unauthorized access occurred, affecting a number of its clients. Specific details about the extent of the breach or the number of individuals impacted have not been disclosed.
Moving forward, the vendor is expected to enhance its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents. The SEC will likely closely monitor the situation as it develops, given the implications for patient privacy and data security.