CMS accidentally publishes health providers’ Social Security numbers on Medicare portal
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 16:32 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
Multiple outlets reported that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mistakenly exposed Social Security numbers of at least 100 health providers on its National Provider Directory, prompting the agency to remove the data after a Washington Post tip. The breach raises concerns about patient and provider privacy.
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