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Private radiology provider settles probe into data security failures 

Doctor observes magnetic resonance therapy of a person.
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A radiology provider faces penalties after failing to safeguard patient data, exposing thousands to potential breaches.

A private radiology group with operations in New York and Connecticut has agreed to pay $350,000 in a federal settlement over alleged violations of data security rules designed to protect patients’ health information.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the enforcement action against Northeast Radiology, a firm