Fertility Centers of Illinois

The covered entity (CE), Fertility Centers of Illinois, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 79,943 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medication information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.