Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CT PC

The covered entity (CE), Resource Anesthesiology Associates of CT, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,240 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, medications, diagnoses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, and financial and claims 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 to affected individuals and implemented additional technical safeguards.