Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest

The covered entity (CE), Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,821 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, claims information, medications, diagnoses and conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrained in its requirements to protect and secure PHI.