Weekly Roundup: Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features Edition

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The article provides a roundup of news in the healthcare IT sector. Notably, dozens of health systems in the Philadelphia area managed by QGenda, an online workforce management product, had to withdraw web links that publicly displayed healthcare workers’ daily schedules and cell phone numbers. It’s unclear when the data leak happened, how long the information was available to the public, or if the information was misused.

Healthcare IT Today: Weekly Roundup

Welcome to the weekly roundup of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. We bring you a compilation of intriguing stories, product launches, partnerships, and more in the healthcare IT field. This segment aims to keep you informed of all the latest news in order to enhance your performance in the field.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer disclosed that many Philadelphia area healthcare systems removed web links revealing the daily schedules and contact numbers of healthcare professionals. QGenda, an online workforce management platform, managed these pages. The details of the disclosure remain uncertain, including the duration of the public availability and whether anyone accessed the data.

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