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Theft of laptop computer at Cleveland Clinic raises concerns

HIPAA Weekly Advisor, August 4, 2008

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The Cleveland Clinic is investigating the theft of a laptop computer that might contain patient information, The Plain Dealer reported July 20.  
 
The hospital has not confirmed that patient information was compromised, but it has notified patients affected by the potential breach by letter, according to the Cleveland newspaper.
 
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