Data Breach
Healthcare Clearinghouse Services Data Breach
15.0M records exposed • January 2024
Hackers attacked a company that handles medical billing for many hospitals and doctors. They stole medical records on 15 million patients from hundreds of healthcare providers.
What Happened
A ransomware attack on a healthcare clearinghouse exposed protected health information of 15 million patients across hundreds of healthcare providers.
Attack method: Ransomware attack
What Data Was Exposed
Patient names, Social Security numbers, Medical records, Insurance information, Treatment history
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Watch for healthcare fraud using your identity
- 2.
Request explanation of benefits statements
- 3.
Consider credit and medical identity monitoring
Lessons for Businesses
- • Healthcare supply chain creates concentrated risk
- • HIPAA compliance alone is not sufficient security
- • PHI breaches have long-term identity theft implications
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