Wellstar Health System
Disclosed Sep 21, 2023779 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Wellstar Health System, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 779 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 779 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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Other breaches at Wellstar Health System
History of this record
First recordedby backfillSource
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.