- State
- KY
- Covered entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Business associate present
- No
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Sep 23, 2026
- Last seen in OCR export
- Oct 25, 2026
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dermatology Associates, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 501 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE took several corrective actions in response to the breach, including changing passwords and enhancing security controls. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Change history
- Sep 23, 2026Added to OCR's archive list
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights about this source
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