MyChart warns of phishing schemes using fraudulent emails, other messages 

Epic’s MyChart has shared examples from potential phishing schemes observed as recently this month that include email messages linking to a fake MyChart website displaying erroneous medical records and others notifying of a free “2026 Medicare Health Kit.” MyChart provided recommendations for healthcare organizations and patients to help prevent or mitigate impacts from potential scams. The company announced last month that it has witnessed an uptick in scammers using the MyChart name or logo to create deceptive emails, text messages, phone calls and websites that appear official. 

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