Rundle Eye Associates

The covered entity (CE), Rundle Eye Associates, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,528 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, 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 administrative and technical safeguards and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. OCR also provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.