South Bend Medical Foundation, Inc. (IN) reported to HHS OCR on 2020-05-28 an Improper Disposal breach affecting approximately 500 individuals. The covered entity's business associate improperly destroyed PHI including names, Social Security numbers, and lab results stored on paper/films. The CE notified HHS, individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. Corrective actions included proper destruction of mishandled records and revised PHI protection policies. OCR obtained assurances of implementation.
Affected (this filing): 500