ABA Pathways

The covered entity (CE), ABA Pathways, LLC, reported that its business associate (BA), CodeMetro, Inc., experienced a ransomware attack affecting approximately 775 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved in the attack included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. Substitute notice was also provided. Since the CE is one of three covered entities involved in the breach incident, OCR is conducting further investigation of the BA’s compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule.