The covered entity (CE), Highlands Oncology Group, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 55,297 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional system monitoring safeguards, revised policies regarding remote access, and implemented additional technical safeguards.
