A report from HHS’ Office of Inspector General calls for CMS to improve its processes for notifying Medicare beneficiaries about data breaches. The report also notes that contractors are not effectively using a CMS database that contains information on Medicare beneficiaries and providers who have been affected by identity theft. Health Data Management, Modern Healthcare.
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