Flex Physical Therapy

On 12/30/2011, three password protected desktop computers were stolen as a result of a break-in. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved in the breach may have contained the names, social security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnosis and treatment information of 3,100 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and also provided substitute notice. Following the breach, the CE upgraded its software and addressed facility access controls. OCR provided technical assistance regarding encryption standards and breach notification requirements.