Lakeview Healthcare System

The covered entity (CE), Lakeview Healthcare System, reported that it someone broke into its office and stole three mobile device and paper medical records. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,495 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring and theft protection services, implemented new policies and procedures, and strengthened its physical safeguards to protect and safeguard PHI.