The survey polled 2,000 U.S. consumers.
Here are six notes
1. Medical identity theft from technology systems impacts 26 percent of U.S. consumers.
2. Of those victims, 50 percent paid nearly $2,500 in out-of-pocket costs per incident, on average.
3. Thirty-six percent of the incidents occurred in hospitals, with urgent care clinics and pharmacies trailing behind, both at 22 percent.
4. Half of consumers noted they uncovered the breach themselves when they found an error on their credit card statement or benefits explanation.
5. The organization where the breach happened notified 33 percent of those surveyed.
6. Reza Chapman, managing director of cybersecurity in Accenture’s health practice, stated, “Health systems need to recognize that many patients will suffer personal financial loss from cyberattacks of their medical information. Not only do health organizations need to stay vigilant in safeguarding personal information, they need to build a foundation of digital trust with patients to help weather the storm of a breach.”
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