Hypertension Nephrology Associates, P.C.

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. notified patients of an extortion attack (ransomware) occurring between Jan 20 and Feb 6, 2024. Cybercriminals exfiltrated PHI, SSNs, and billing info. The Practice engaged forensic experts, implemented MFA, and offered credit monitoring. Law enforcement and regulators were notified.

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates P.C. reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2024-05-24. 16 Massachusetts residents were affected.

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. reported to HHS on 2024-05-14 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 39,491 individuals. Breached information located on Electronic Medical Record, Network Server. The incident involved ransomware encrypting PHI including clinical, demographic, and financial data. The entity provided credit monitoring and implemented additional safeguards.

HEYPERTENSION-NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC filed a data-breach notice with the Illinois Attorney General in May 2024 (case 24-05-085). The register records the breach as discovered on February 6, 2024. Illinois does not publish the number of people affected — 815 ILCS 530/10 permits the Attorney General to publish only the entity name, the types of personal information and the date range.

Hypertension Nephrology Associates, a medical practice, is committed to being the region's pre-eminent provider of care to patients with kidney disease and high blood pressure.

Hypertension Nephrology Associates, a medical practice, is committed to being the region's pre-eminent provider of care to patients with kidney disease and high blood pressure.