Youth Consultation Service

The covered entity (CE), Youth Consultation Service, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,756 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, and claims and financial information, The CE notified HHS, 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. Staff were retrained to better protect and secure its PHI.