Resource Anesthesiology Associates of VA

The covered entity (CE), Resource Anesthesiology Associates of VA, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 4,209 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, medications, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided affected individuals with complimentary credit monitoring services and the BA implemented additional technical safeguards.