Allegheny Heath Network

Allegheny Health Network, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,701 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, financial information, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. Staff were retrained on email security precautions.