The California Department of Public Health has fined hospital chain Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., for violations of patient confidentiality, Los Angeles Times reports. The $95,000 fine was levied after it was learned Shasta Regional Medical Center—which operates under Prime Healthcare Services—shared a woman’s medical files with the media and sent information about her treatment to 785 hospital employees. Prime Healthcare has appealed the fine. A company spokesperson said, “Shasta Regional Medical believes that disclosures, if any, were permitted under both federal and state law. Shasta Regional Medical Center is committed to the privacy of its patients.”
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