The covered entity (CE), Presbyterian Healthcare Services, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 44,450 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses and conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional technical safeguards. Employees were retrained on the HIPAA Privacy Rule. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Security Rule.
