Illinois, Florida, and Puerto Rico Healthcare Providers Confirm Data Breaches
The HIPAA Journal
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Summary
Healthcare providers in Illinois, Florida, and Puerto Rico have confirmed data breaches resulting from cyberattacks. Roseland Community Hospital in Illinois reported unauthorized access to its IT network on June 2, 2024, affecting at least 500 individuals' protected health information. In Puerto Rico, Hospital Auxilio Mutuo experienced a network server breach in September 2023, with ongoing investigations suggesting at least 500 individuals were impacted. PRM Management Company in Florida detected a breach in an email account involving patient data, with unauthorized access between January and June 2024. Each entity is in the process of notifying affected individuals and strengthening cybersecurity measures.
