Schneck Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 92,311 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security and drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/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 provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
