molina patient portal november 13, 2017

How many people does Molina serve?

The company serves more than 1 million people through Obamacare exchanges across several states.

Who was the CEO of Molina?

Molina made news earlier this month with the surprise firing of its top two executives, who are sons of the company's founder. Both CEO J. Mario Molina and his brother, finance chief John Molina, were ousted. The company's board said Molina's disappointing financial performance led to the management change.

Why did Molina shut down?

Molina Healthcare, a major insurer in Medicaid and state exchanges across the country, has shut down its online patient portal as it investigates a potential data breach that may have exposed sensitive medical information. |

What information did Krebs see online?

Krebs said the information he saw online included patients' names, addresses, dates of birth and information on their medical procedures and medications.

Who publishes California Healthline?

This story was produced by Kaiser Health News, which publishes California Healthline, an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation.

Do hospitals have to report data breaches?

Health care companies, hospitals and other providers must report data breaches to U.S. officials. Molina emphasized that it was still investigating the matter so had not yet reported it. Federal regulators can levy significant fines for violations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA.