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Epic halts product development to fix security flaws
Original: Medical records giant Epic pauses product development to fix security bugs that risk patients' data
Epic Systems, the giant behind electronic medical records for much of the US healthcare sector, has paused new product development to address security bugs that could expose patients' data. The unusual decision underscores how seriously the company is treating the vulnerabilities as hospitals and health systems rely on its software to safeguard sensitive medical information.
Why now: A major healthcare software provider halting development to fix security flaws raises concerns about patient data safety.
Evidence
- Medical records giant Epic pauses product development to fix security bugs that risk patients' data · TechCrunch
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