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MACRA initiative to use random identifying numbers is being done to combat fraud and identity theft.
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Even though it didn't identify any actual misuse of the information, Beacon is offering affected patients access to free identity monitoring.
Its affiliated home care agency had submitted claim forms on which an employee had essentially cut-and-pasted the required physician signatures.
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There is often a cultural gap between doctors and patients that can negatively impact patient outcomes, Harvard Business Review article says.
Uncertainty remains around what resources states may need and whether they will receive adequate federal support.
It's not clear how many patient records might have been exposed; company has more than 4.8 million customers in 12 states, Puerto Rico.
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One-time award to 40,000 employees reinforces ownership in the company and its future, Cigna says.
