Optima Dermatology Holdings

The covered entity (CE), Optima Dermatology Holdings, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 59,872 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email security.