Leo Edwards,Jr.,M.D

An unauthorized user obtained remote access to the computer system of Leo Edwards, Jr. M.D., the covered entity (CE). The protected health information (PHI) potentially affected included the names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical information for approximately 19,564 individuals. As a result of the breach, the CE improved its security posture, updated its policies and procedures, and trained its workforce members on better practices to protect patient information. Further, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions listed.