Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama

The covered entity (CE), Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc., reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PH) of 75,667 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.