Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

The covered entity (CE), Galstan & Ward Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, reported that it was subject to a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 11,258 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. As a result of the incident, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff.