Cardiovascular Associates

About this report

The covered entity (CE), Cardiovascular Associates, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 433,348 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical and treatment information, billing and claims information, passport and drivers’ license numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were trained in its requirements to protect and secure PHI.

Summary as published by the HHS Office for Civil Rights.