Columbia Surgical Specialist of Spokane

The covered entity (CE), Columbia Surgical Specialists of Spokane, reported that hackers accessed its network and installed ransomware. This breach affected 234,688 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, medications, treatment information, and health insurance claims information. The CE took its server off line, rebuilt its network, and added additional security and technical safeguards. The CE notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media. During the investigation, OCR provided technical assistance on the risk analysis and risk management procedures.