Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada

The covered entity (CE), Hofmann Arthritis Institute, PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada. PLLC, reported that it was the subject of a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,320 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.