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06 Jan 2024 — 4 min read

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HealthEC Data Breach:

Health technology company HealthEC has reported a data breach affecting about 4.5 million customers linked to its business partners. Specializing in population health management, HealthEC provides services that include analytics for better healthcare outcomes. The breach, which occurred between July 14 and 23, 2023, involved unauthorized access to HealthEC's systems and the theft of files containing sensitive personal data.
The stolen data included names, addresses, Social Security and taxpayer IDs, medical and health insurance information, and billing details. HealthEC completed a review of the breach by late October 2023 and began notifying its customers. The breach's impact, reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services, involved the personal information of nearly 4.5 million people.
HealthEC and its partners, including a range of healthcare organizations and providers, started sending notification letters to affected individuals on December 22, 2023. These letters advised recipients to be vigilant against identity theft and fraud and to monitor their account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity. This incident highlights the importance of robust data security measures in the healthcare sector.

Trump‘s Colorado Ballots:

The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is set to make a decision regarding former President Trump's eligibility to be on Colorado's primary ballot. Last month, Colorado's Supreme Court, in a close 4-3 decision, declared Trump ineligible, referencing the 14th Amendment's provision against individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office in the United States.
Similarly, Maine's top election official has imposed a ban on Trump's candidacy. Currently, these rulings are suspended while awaiting further legal proceedings. Trump's campaign challenged the Colorado decision, leading to SCOTUS agreeing to review the case. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on this matter on February 8, a critical date as it falls just before the primary elections.

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