Banner Health says hackers may have gained access to patient data

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Banner Health, a non-profit organisation that runs a chain of hospitals, said hackers may have gained unauthorised access to patient, physician and beneficiary data.

Phoenix, Arizona-based Banner said it was notifying 3.7 million patients, health plan members, food and beverage customers, physicians and healthcare providers about the attack, which occurred between June 23 and July 7.