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Is Your Medical Billing System Secure Enough to Protect Patient Data?

It started like any other Tuesday at Dr. Lawson’s family clinic until the front desk noticed something was off. Claims weren’t going out. The billing dashboard froze. Then, a chilling pop-up appeared: “Your files have been encrypted. Pay $45,000 to regain access.” A ransomware attack had taken down their entire billing operation. For nearly 36 hours, the clinic couldn’t verify insurance, submit claims, or follow up on reimbursements. Patients were rescheduled. Income halted. And the worst part? The attackers had