HIPAA Journal

MARCH 23, 2023

Associates in Dermatology, a network of dermatology clinics in Indiana, Kentucky, and New York, has started notifying patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed in a ransomware attack on one of its business associates.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Records Management HIPAA 74

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Chicago, IL-based health system, CommonSpirit Health, is facing a class action lawsuit over its October 2022 ransomware attack. Malicious actors gained access to its IT systems on September 16, 2022, and deployed ransomware on October 2, 2022.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Fraud Electronic Medical Records Hospitals 95

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CommonSpirit Health has confirmed that the protected health information of at least 623,774 patients was exposed and potentially stolen in its October 2022 ransomware attack. The post More than 623,000 Patients Affected by CommonSpirit Health Ransomware Attack appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Hospitals 96

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

On October 27, 2020, Sky Lakes Medical Center went dark. In a matter of hours, Sky Lakes became a healthcare facility without email, financial and clinical systems, or electronic medical records. How does a clinician administer quality care without knowing any of their patient’s medical history or allergies?

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Hospitals 108

Health Care Performance

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

CommonSpirit hospitals reported IT issues on October 3 rd with a response that included taking systems offline, including their electronic medical records. CommonSpirit has 140 hospitals in 21 states. According to Healthcaredive.com, based on website information, hospitals in seven states have been impacted.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Compliance 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teijin Automotive Technologies Says Welfare Plan Data Compromised in December Ransomware Attack Teijin Automotive Technologies has recently confirmed the protected health information of 25,464 members of its welfare plan has potentially been accessed and stolen in a December 1, 2022, ransomware attack.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Health Insurance Electronic Medical Records HIPAA 98

Compliancy Group

JUNE 29, 2022

In early December of 2021, Eye Care Leaders (Eye Care), an electronic medical record vendor supplying business associate services to eye care providers across the country, discovered it had incurred a data breach. Eye Care’s myCare Integrity solution was hacked via a ransomware attack on December 4, 2021. .

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Compliance 98

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On October 3, 2022, CommonSpirit Health experienced a data security incident that forced it to take systems offline, including its electronic medical record (EHR) and other critical IT systems. Ransomware Attack Confirmed. That has now been confirmed by CommonSpirit Health.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Hospitals 84

Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The data breach affecting the Texas-based system of 16 hospitals is unrelated to the massive ransomware attack on its parent company, CommonSpirit Health. Hacks targeting electronic medical records total 41, while there are 483 cases under investigation targeting network servers. Unaware for nearly a year.

Electronic Medical Records 262

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Nurses Governance 262

HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2024

It has been more than 2 weeks since the ransomware attack on Ascension and its hospitals are still operating under emergency procedures, with staff working with pen and paper due to the inability to access electronic medical records. The first lawsuit was filed in the U.S.

Hospitals 80

Hospitals Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA 80

HIPAA Journal

MAY 25, 2023

The study involved a retroactive analysis of two academic emergency departments operated by a healthcare delivery organization (HDO) in San Diego, which were in the vicinity of an unrelated HDO that experienced a ransomware attack. increase in visits where patients left against medical advice, and a 47.6% The researchers observed a 74.6%

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Hospitals Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA 118

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is most concerning about attacks on healthcare organizations is that any of the four most common types of attacks (ransomware, supply chain attacks, cloud or business email compromise) can trigger serious consequences for the health of patients, even putting their lives at risk.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Telemedicine HIPAA 122

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 11, 2022

One notable breach is a ransomware attack on the HIPAA business associate, Professional Finance Company. Ransomware attack on EHR provider (Eye Care Leaders). Baptist Medical Center. Ransomware attack. Yuma Regional Medical Center. Ransomware attack. Ransomware attack. Ransomware attack.

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HIPAA Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Compliance 131

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The intrusion was limited to a single file server and its electronic medical records were not compromised. There was no mention of ransomware, but NHS Management said the incident affected the functionality of certain systems and it worked quickly to restore access.

Electronic Medical Records 140

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Medical Billing 140

HIPAA Journal

JULY 20, 2023

The information compromised in the incident varied from individual to individual and may have included names, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, dates of service, health insurance information, and limited treatment information.

Hospitals 75

Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA 75

HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2023

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Investigating Royal Ransomware Attack Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Illinois has launched an investigation into a cyberattack that the Royal ransomware group has claimed responsibility for. Norton did not state whether ransomware was used in the attack.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Hospitals 94

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 1, 2023

Details about the nature of the attack, such as if ransomware was used, have not been released at this stage, and it is too early to tell the extent to which patient information was involved. The electronic medical record system is separate from the affected servers and was not accessed in the attack.

Hospitals 102

Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 102

HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software Gaia Software, a provider of electronic medical record and billing management software services to Americare Renal Center, has mailed notification letters to patients whose protected health information was compromised in a February 2024 cyberattack.

Electronic Medical Records 107

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware Fraud 107

HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2022

Web applications have grown in popularity in healthcare in recent years and are used for patient portals, electronic medical record systems, scheduling appointments, accessing test results, patient monitoring, online pharmacies, dental CAD systems, inventory management, and more.

Electronic Medical Records 136

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware COVID-19 HIPAA 136

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Another lawsuit has been filed against Connexin Software over its August 2022 ransomware attack and data breach, which affected more than 2.2 Connexin Software does business as Office Practicum and is a provider of electronic medical records and practice management software for pediatric practices. million individuals.

Electronic Medical Records 93

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Fraud 93

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

6,000 Individuals Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Colorado Ophthalmology Associates Colorado Ophthalmology Associates (COA) has recently disclosed a ransomware attack that was discovered on November 14, 2023. The forensic investigation confirmed that the intrusion began as early as October 4, 2023, and ended on November 14, 2023.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 91

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI Reports December 2022 Ransomware Attack Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI, P.C. CRG), in Wyoming, has recently issued notifications to its patients about a ransomware attack that was discovered and stopped on December 12, 2022.

Licensing 82

Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 82

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

17 breaches of 10,000 or more records were reported to OCR in November, five of which involved more than half a million records and three incidents involved the impermissible disclosure of more than 1 million records. The records of 2,216,365 patients were exposed and potentially stolen. Ransomware attack.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Doctors 107

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 11, 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors are known to be actively exploiting 9 of the vulnerabilities, and 7 are being actively exploited by ransomware gangs.

Electronic Medical Records 79

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 79

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carmel, IN-based Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine has started notifying 363,000 current and former patients that some of their protected health information was stolen prior to data being encrypted with ransomware and some of the stolen data has been published on the gang’s dark web data leak site.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 91

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

which does business as PJ&A NV Business Associate 8,952,212 Hackers access to its network between March 27, 2023, and May 2, 2023 Managed Care of North America (MCNA) GA Business Associate 8,861,076 Ransomware attack with data leak (LockBit ransomware group) Welltok, Inc.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 129

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 9, 2022

Over 500,000 individuals have been affected by cyberattacks on Norwood Clinic, PracticeMax, Central Indiana Orthopedics, and an unauthorized electronic medical record incident at Ascension Michigan. Norwood Clinic. The review was concluded on February 2, 2022, and affected customers were updated on February 14, 2022.

Electronic Medical Records 127

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 127

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 31, 2022

This method of attack is becoming more common, where data is stolen, deleted, and then threats are issued to publish or sell the data if payment is not made to the attackers, but files are not encrypted using ransomware. The unauthorized access was blocked on July 16.

Electronic Medical Records 121

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance 121

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Luke’s Health is currently recovering from a ransomware attack on its parent company, CommonSpirit Health, that occurred more than a month ago. Tift Regional Health System Investigating Cyberattack and Data Breach. Prompt action was taken to secure its systems and an investigation was launched to determine the nature and scope of the attack.

Electronic Medical Records 81

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 81

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2023

Cyberattacks continued to be criminals’ weapons of choice, with 1,595 breaches in 2022, a slight decrease from 1,613 in 2021, with drops year-over-year in the number of breaches attributed to phishing, ransomware, and malware. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance protects you against breaches.

HIPAA 119

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Due Diligence Compliance 119

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Citrix NetScaler appliances are widely used among health care organizations to facilitate remote and onsite authentication and access to critical applications such as Electronic Medical Records, imaging viewers, remote desktops and other applications.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records 40

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

Cyberattacks such as this often involve ransomware, although it is unclear if ransomware was used in this attack. TMH confirmed that its electronic medical record system was not accessed in the attack. TMH did not share further information on the exact nature of the attack.

Electronic Medical Records 96

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA 96

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

According to an IoT threat report issued by Unit 42, 83 percent of medical imaging devices are running on unsupported operating systems. This elevates the risk of exploitation by bad actors with ransomware. In other words, they can’t protect what they don’t see.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Hospitals HIPAA 111

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology Brunswick Suffers Ransomware Attack. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology Brunswick in Georgia has started notifying 71,227 patients about a security breach that affected its legacy systems, including its legacy electronic medical record system. Ascension St. Ascension St.

Electronic Medical Records 113

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance 113

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to a press release published by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ransomware and hacking are healthcare’s primary cyberthreats. Over the last four years, there has been a 239% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving hacking, and a 278% increase in ransomware.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Hospitals Electronic Medical Records 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Shields Health Care Group, which provides medical imaging services to more than 50 healthcare facilities, suffered a breach of more than 2 million records, Professional Finance Company, which provides a debt collection service to healthcare organizations, suffered a breach affecting many of its clients and exposed the data of 1.91

Electronic Medical Records 109

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud Public Health 109

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

in Iowa has recently confirmed that it was affected by the data breach at the electronic medical record provider, Eye Care Leaders. Wolfe Clinic used the myCare Integrity medical records platform, which was accessed by an unauthorized party on or around December 4, 2021, who deleted databases and system configuration files.

Electronic Medical Records 79

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 79