AHMC Healthcare Inc.

AHMC Healthcare, Inc. disclosed the theft of two password-protected laptops containing protected health information (PHI) for approximately 729,000 patients. The incident occurred on October 12, 2013, when a thief broke into a secure office and stole the devices. The data included patient names, Medicare/insurance IDs, diagnosis codes, and payment information. AHMC notified law enforcement and engaged a third-party auditor, while expediting an encryption policy for all laptops.

Affected (this filing): 729,000

AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals reported to HHS on 2013-10-25 a theft affecting 729,000 individuals. The breach, which occurred on October 23, 2013, involved two unencrypted laptops stolen from a secure office. The laptops contained financial, health, and demographic information. In response, the entity implemented an encryption plan, updated policies, and improved safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance following the breach.

Affected (this filing): 729,000