Ex-hospital employee swipes 1,000 patient records

The “face sheets” taken by the former Broward Health Medical Center employee contain names, addresses, birthdates, insurance policy numbers and reasons for visits.

Some 960 patients treated between October and December 2012 at Broward Health's main Fort Lauderdale 719-bed hospital will be notified by mail.

"Face sheets do not contain test results. We have no indication that medical records were compromised or are at risk," Broward Health officials stated.

The medical center learned of the breach from federal and local law enforcement authorities. Since June, Broward Health has been cooperating with an ongoing investigation.

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