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HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Investigation of Lehigh Valley Health Network
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has settled a ransomware investigation into Lehigh Valley Health Network's 2023 breach by AlphV (aka BlackCat). The health network previously settled civil litigation with patients for $65 million over the incident, which included the public posting of sensitive patient images.
Why it matters: Healthcare organizations face regulatory settlements and civil liability following ransomware attacks; practitioners should review incident response, data protection, and breach notification procedures to avoid similar enforcement actions.
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