Here are the five most-read health IT stories from July, beginning with the most popular.
1. After being fired for accessing NFL player's record, Jackson Health employee sues
A former Jackson Health System secretary who was fired for allegedly accessing the medical record of NFL player Jason Pierre-Paul who received treatment at the Miami-based hospital has filed a libel and defamation lawsuit against the health system. Read more
2. 50 healthcare apps for clinicians and consumers to know
Here are 50 of the most talked about, most downloaded apps to know for both patients and providers. Read more
3. Providence notifies 5,400 patients of insider breach
An internal audit in May revealed a former employee may have inappropriately accessed the medical records of 5,400 patients at Providence Health & services in Oregon. Read more
4. Catholic Health Care Services agrees to $650,000 HIPAA violation settlement
Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia agreed to settle potential HIPAA violations for $650,000 and implement a corrective action plan after a theft of a mobile device compromised the protected health information of 412 nursing home residents. Read more
5. HHN announces Most Wired hospitals of 2016
Hospitals & Health Networks released its 2016 Health Care's Most Wired list, recognizing hospitals and health systems using advanced technology to support patient care. Read more
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