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Palomar Health Medical Group has warned patients that they may have been affected by an April 2024 cyberattack, and DaVita has learned that tracking tools on its website and mobile app may have sent user data to third-party vendors. Palomar Health Medical Group Announces April 2024 Cyberattack Palomar Health Medical Group, a provider of primary and specialty care to communities in North San Diego County, has informed patients about a recent cyberattack that exposed some of their protected health
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Frequently, patients flow to a small number of highly-trained specialists who are in short supply relative to demand. AI and new care models are starting to change that.
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Frequently, patients flow to a small number of highly-trained specialists who are in short supply relative to demand. AI and new care models are starting to change that.
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