CHRISTUS Spohn Health System

The covered entity (CE), CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Corporation, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 842,874 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.