Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.A.

The covered entity (CE), Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 35,498 individuals. The PHI involved included names, X-rays and other treatment-related images, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided affected individuals with complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE updated its data privacy and security policies and procedures, implemented additional technical safeguards, and provided additional training to its workforce.