The covered entity (CE), Health Advantage, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,642 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the BA implemented additional technical safeguards. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
