Rush System for Health in Chicago revealed in a recent quarterly report that the personal information of approximately 45,000 patients was compromised in a data breach.
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Data breach reported by Chicago hospital system affects 45,000 patients
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Rush System for Health in Chicago revealed in a recent quarterly report that the personal information of approximately 45,000 patients was compromised in a data breach.
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