Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists

The covered entity (CE), Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,100 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, lab results, medications, diagnoses/conditions, 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 to better protect its PHI.