Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services database exposed health providers' Social Security numbers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unintentionally published Social Security numbers for at least 100 health providers in its National Provider Directory portal. The Washington Post discovered the exposure and notified CMS, which subsequently took down the webpage. The directory is used to connect seniors with healthcare professionals.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 4 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The Hill
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