OrthoConnecticut

The covered entity (CE), OrthoConnecticut, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 178,742 individuals. The PHI involved included, names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, 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 provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrained.