Epic Lawsuit Targets Alleged ‘Sham’ Providers in Data HIE
Summary
- Epic Systems sues Health Gorilla for enabling 'sham' entities to improperly access patient records from national health data exchanges.
- The lawsuit alleges that these entities are masquerading as healthcare providers and are exploiting the system for financial gain.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
This case involves potential security risks related to patient data access, which is relevant for all credit unions, including those in Texas.
Original Source Material
Suit Alleges Competitor Lets 'Shell Firms' Exploit National Data Exchanges Electronic health records giant Epic Systems is accusing a rival health information network vendor, Health Gorilla, of enabling a syndicate of "sham" entities "masquerading" as healthcare providers to improperly access patient records from national health data exchanges in pursuit of money.