Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County

The covered entity (CE), Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 330,143 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance and claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, the FBI, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and strengthened its administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.