Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery

The covered entity (CE), Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, reported that a software application exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 16,598 individuals. The PHI involved included names, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.