South Denver Cardiology Associates

The covered entity (CE), South Denver Cardiology Associates, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 287,652 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.