FLHHS OCRFirst filing
Filed Apr 20, 2019bd_46b4d052869a6b2b
EmCare, Inc. (FL, Healthcare Provider) reported to HHS OCR on 2019-04-20 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 31,236 individuals. Numerous employees fell victim to an email phishing scheme compromising PHI stored in email systems. Exposed data included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, treatment information, and financial data. EmCare implemented additional administrative/technical safeguards, retrained staff on phishing identification, and notified affected individuals, media, and posted substitute notice. OCR provided technical assistance and obtained assurances of corrective actions.
Affected (this filing): 31,236
HHS notified