Data breach at orthopedic practice.
A large orthopedic practice in Atlanta is notifying patients this week of yet another data breach. Peachtree Orthopedics sent a letter to patients.
Peachtree Orthopedics, a large orthopedic practice in Atlanta, has suffered a data breach. This breach has left numerous patients in danger of having their protected health information (PHI) accessed by a hacker. Peachtree Orthopedics has sent out a letter to all its patients notifying them of the breach and taking responsibility for it.
Data breaches can be very detrimental to both organizations and their customers. Not only can it lead to financial losses, but it can also lead to identity theft and other predatory behavior. By obtaining a patient’s PHI, a hacker can gain access to confidential information such as medical history, medications prescribed, and even Social Security numbers.
Data breaches are a growing issue in the healthcare industry. It is essential that organizations take appropriate measures to protect their patient’s data.
