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Vedder Thinking | Articles Data Breach Risks and Best Practices for Small and Mid-Size Health Care Providers

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As published in State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section

"In recent years, the likelihood of suffering a data breach has risen significantly for American companies across numerous industries. Health care providers, in particular, have been targeted due to the value of the sensitive information they hold regarding their patients and employees, including birth dates and Social Security numbers. Health care providers that suffer data breaches risk incurring significant fines, settlement amounts, legal fees, negative publicity and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities ..."

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