Lancaster Cardiology Medical Group and Sunder Heart Institute & Vascular Medical Clinic (Lancaster, CA) reported to HHS on 2015-08-24 a Theft affecting 1,200 individuals (per HHS portal; web description cites ~2,071). Between June 20–21, 2015, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and other portable electronic devices were stolen during a burglary. Breached ePHI included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified law enforcement, HHS, affected individuals, and media. Corrective actions included full ePHI encryption, new locks, improved video surveillance, and updated safeguard policies. OCR confirmed implementation.
Affected (this filing): 1,200