June 21, 2024 – Adventist Health Hanford replied to California Attorney General Bonta's announcement on settlement.
After a two-year investigation by the Attorney General’s Office, no employee was found to have made any illegal disclosure of medical information and Adventist Health policies and procedures for safeguarding patient information were found to be sufficient. Adventist Health Hanford is required by law to report specific information to law enforcement. Our settlement for a nominal amount with the Attorney General’s Office was made in our desire to move beyond this ongoing litigation. We will continue to follow all reporting laws as required by state and federal agencies, and we appreciate the partnership and resolution of this issue with Mr. Bonta and the Attorney General’s Office.
“Adventist Health is committed to inspiring health, wholeness and hope,” said Heather Van Housen, Adventist Health Central California Network Patient Care Executive. “We are committed to taking care of mothers and babies.”
Source: Adventist Health Hanford
