HealtheC Hit by Data Breach: Personal Information of Patients Compromised

HealtheC, a leading provider of healthcare software solutions, has recently fallen victim to a data breach. The cyber incident has exposed the personal information of an undisclosed number of patients.

Data Breach at HealtheC: An Overview

The breach was first detected by HealtheC on December 25, 2020, upon which immediate actions were taken to secure the systems and investigate the incident. The investigation revealed that the unauthorized access occurred between December 2 and December 25, 2020, during which the intruder potentially had access to patients’ personal information.

The Impact of the Breach: What Data Was Compromised?

The exposed data includes patients’ names, addresses, social security numbers, and medical information. HealtheC is yet to confirm the number of patients affected by the breach. However, they have begun notifying the patients and are offering free credit monitoring services for a year.

Measures Taken to Prevent Future Incidents

In response to the incident, HealtheC has enhanced its security measures and is reviewing its policies and procedures. They are also working closely with third-party cybersecurity experts to prevent future breaches.

Despite the swift response from HealtheC, the incident adds to the growing concerns around cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. As these institutions hold sensitive personal data, cyberattacks pose a serious threat to patient privacy and the industry’s reputation.