Lutheran Services Carolinas

The business associate (BA), Lutheran Services Carolinas, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,226 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.