Resource Anesthesiology Associates of NM

The covered entity (CE), Resource Anesthesiology Associates of NM Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 42,617 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.