BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

The covered entity (CE), Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, reported that an ultrasound machine containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,869 individuals was stolen from an employee’s car. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical images, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided credit monitoring to affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee. The CE also implemented additional technical safeguards and provided HIPAA training to its staff.