CMS’ Medicare provider directory released Social Security numbers: Washington Post

(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review)

A publicly accessible database powering CMS’ Medicare Advantage provider directory exposed Social Security numbers of healthcare providers, The Washington Post reported April 30.

The Post downloaded the database and found dozens of provider Social Security numbers. The database had been accessible for multiple weeks, at least. Continue reading here…

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