Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CA

The covered entity (CE), Resource Anesthesiology Associates of California, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,308 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, complimentary credit monitoring services were provided and the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect sensitive data.