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.”
“The eyes are the windows to the soul” goes the cliché. Preserve your vision and take good care of your “windows” with these simple tips.
Your eyes need nutrients to perform at their best. Accordingly, you should eat right. Vitamins A, C and E are good for your peepers. Lutein, zeaxanthin and beta carotene are also good for your eyes. Green veggies like spinach and broccoli are rich in antioxidants that help prevent sun damage to the retina. In addition, egg yolks, squash, sweet potatoes and carrots help build strong eyes as well as prevent macular degeneration, which is known to cause blindness.
To prevent cataract formation, you also need to eat foods rich in lecithin, sulfur and cysteine. You can find them in onions and garlic, among others. Grapes and blueberries also help improve eyesight. These fruits contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help maintain clear vision. Coldwater fish such as sardines, mackerel, salmon and cod contain the fatty acid DHA, which is great for your eyes. Moreover, always drink plenty of fluids to lubricate your eyes.
When at work, try to relax your eyes every now and then. Steer your eyes away from the computer to prevent them from getting strained. You can lean back, doze off for a few minutes or take a stroll to the water cooler—do just anything to take the strain off your eyes. More importantly, get some needed R&R. Sleep for eight hours every night to allow your eyes to rest and recover from the day’s strain.
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