Release Date: April 30, 2024
You may have heard that Change Healthcare, a medical clearinghouse, was breached by cybercriminals. Our practice uses Change Healthcare to process claims; therefore, your patient records may be involved. Currently the full extent of the incident is unknown, however we encourage you to review and monitor your credit reports and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for suspicious activity.
Here is the Latest Information from Change Healthcare Regarding the HIPAA Breach.“Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII), which could cover a substantial proportion of people in America. To date, the company has not seen evidence of exfiltration of materials such as doctors’ charts or full medical histories among the data.
Given the ongoing nature and complexity of the data review, it is likely to take several months of continued analysis before enough information will be available to identify and notify impacted customers and individuals. As the company continues to work with leading industry experts to analyze data involved in this cyberattack, it is immediately providing support and robust protections rather than waiting until the conclusion of the data review.
For the Latest Information:People can visit a dedicated website at http://changecybersupport.com/ to get more information and details on these resources.”
IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE BEEN IMPACTED HELP IS AVAILABLE.The call center can be reached at 1-866-262-5342.
Given the ongoing nature and complexity of the data review, the call center will not be able to provide any specifics on individual data impact at this time.”
Popcorn or peanuts: Which one would you go for? If you’d ask us, we’ll go for peanuts. Research shows that a regular serving of nuts helps reduce age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration. Peanuts (and fish) are rich in omega-3 that helps fight inflammation in your peepers.
While you’re at it, load yourself with a nutritious diet that includes vitamins A, B, C and E. Zinc and copper are also good for your eyes. Your vision-ary diet should also incorporate foods rich in beta carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein. These antioxidants help protect your eyes from sun damage.
Dark leafy veggies, pumpkins, carrots, yellow peppers and potatoes also contain these antioxidant nutrients. Notice that they’re color-coded: green and yellow. So the next time you make a grocery run, be sure to stop by the veggie section. These greens and yellows help reduce the risk of blindness. Moreover, foods rich in sulfur, lecithin and cysteine put a stop to cataract formation. Fill your grocery cart as well with onions, shallots and garlic.
Getting the right amount of vitamin B can also reduce the risk of central vision loss. Research shows that a daily intake of B-vitamin supplements reduced the risk of macular degeneration and blindness by as much as 40 percent. The study also showed that vitamin B lowered the levels of homocysteine—an amino acid that is linked with cardiovascular diseases and macular degeneration.
Also, give your eyes a break once in a while. Spending too much time in front of the computer can strain your eyes. Take a ten-minute rest every 50 minutes at the computer.
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