HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2022

The incident involved the exposure and potential theft of the protected health information of 318,400 patients, including names, addresses, birth dates patient account numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, testing, diagnostic, treatment, and claims information.

Electronic Medical Records 117

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Fraud 117

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2022

That process concluded on February 25, 2022, when it was confirmed that files containing the personal and protected health information of plan members had been exfiltrated from its network. While it was confirmed that files were exfiltrated from its systems, LEHB said it is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of members’ information.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing HIPAA 130

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2023

The types of information exposed varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, medical information, health insurance information, Medicaid identification numbers, driver’s licenses, account and routing numbers, and Social Security numbers.

Electronic Medical Records 78

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing Nurses 78

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

CommonSpirit Health is still facing disruption to business operations as a result of the attack but has now restored the MyChart patient portal and providers can now access their patients’ electronic medical records. Tift Regional Health System Investigating Cyberattack and Data Breach.

Electronic Medical Records 78

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 78

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 16, 2022

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has confirmed that the protected health information of 1,290,104 patients was compromised in a data breach at its electronic medical record vendor, Eye Care Leaders. Eye Care Leaders said it detected a breach on Dec. No evidence of data exfiltration was found.

Electronic Medical Records 89

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Licensing 89

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

The third-party forensic investigation confirmed the attacker accessed files that contained patients’ protected health information; however, its electronic medical record system was not affected. 95% of the compromised files only included an individual’s name.

Electronic Medical Records 64

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 64

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2022

The investigation confirmed that the electronic medical record system was not affected, but files containing patients’ protected health information had been exfiltrated from its systems.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 90

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

in Iowa has recently confirmed that it was affected by the data breach at the electronic medical record provider, Eye Care Leaders. The attack exposed the protected health information of 542,776 current and former Wolfe Clinic patients. Wolfe Clinic, P.C

Electronic Medical Records 75

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 75

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

HHS says the protected health information of up to 9,972 patients was stored on the compromised systems, and included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 107

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 6, 2022

Some files may have also contained Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and/or clinical or treatment information. Breach notification is required as part of complete HIPAA compliance. Providers Affected by the Ciox Vendor Email Breach.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Hospitals 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The intrusion was limited to a single file server and its electronic medical records were not compromised. The investigators determined hackers gained access to its system between May 14, 2021, and May 16, 2021, and accessed certain files, but did not gain access to electronic medical records.

Electronic Medical Records 135

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Medical Billing 135