Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he is investigating a breach of medical information that was brought to his attention by Griffin Hospital.
“My office is investigating allegations that a radiologist formerly affiliated with Griffin Hospital improperly accessed the medical information of almost 1,000 of the hospital’s patients,” Blumenthal said in a prepared statement.
“These charges, if true, are deeply disturbing. Patients rightly expect and demand that their medical information remain secure and confidential, viewed only by authorized individuals.
“Unauthorized accessing of patient information is a violation of the federal HIPAA law that my office is empowered to enforce. I will seek strong and significant sanctions, if warranted by the facts.”
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