Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Really Funny

A few weeks ago there was some back up tapes from the University of Utah Hospital. These tapes contained information such as medical billing codes, drivers license numbers, Social Security numbers, and other important information of patients of the University of Utah. These tapes were stolen and people were really worried that the information that was contained on these tapes would be stolen and used.

The University of Utah sent out letters informing patients that their information could possibly have been stolen. I did receive three of those letter one for me, because I had to go to the ER one night with a really bad bladder infection while Kayden was laying in a bed at PCMC, I received one for Koy because he has kidney issues, and one for Kayden which I don't understand because he has NEVER been seen at the U of U (this is being said very sarcastic!! since he has gone to the U about ever other month from the time he was born!). The U has offered to have free credit monitoring of patients and they honestly feel so bad that this happened.

Yesterday it was announced that those tapes had been found. The Sheriff stated that he did not think that the people who stole the tapes got any information off of the tapes. Here is an article regarding this. I just want to point out this great quote from the Sheriff regarding these guys that were arrested. He said "They're not techies," Winder said. "I don't know if they could find their rear end with both hands." I think this is hilarious! What a great quote from the Sheriff.

5 comments:

nancy said...

You know what is funny. I got one, Dallas got one and Dallas' "stuff" was supposedly stolen and NOTHING... thats right NOTHING from Tyler who spent a LONG time there with his plastic surgeon and eye people and head people. I don't recall EVER EVER EVER going there but had my insurance through the school. Other than that I never have been to a U clinic. Who knew?

Nicky said...

I got one of those letters too!!! My bum dr is there!!! That quote is really funny! Well, I gotta go get ready to take Lexi down to dance.. she was EXHAUSTED last night! 1st night I've ever had her in my bed and she hardley moved!!! WAHOO!!!

Unknown said...

Hey, I am glad to hear that they found the tapes! I already entered my info. for the credit reports, kinda fun to see! Anyway, thanks for the update. That eases my mind a bit!

Cecilia said...

I got one of those letters also!
I love the Sheriff's comment...HILARIOUS!

Sarah said...

Hey, I got a letter too! I have NEVER been to the Uof U for any healthcare. Anyway, I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Very Cute!