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Capital Nephrology

ArchivedSubmitted 05/02/2017
State
MD
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
4,000
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity’s (CE) electronic medical records (EMR) system and backup computer server were affected by ransomware. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 4,000 individuals and included names, as well as clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE upgraded its EMR system to a cloud-based, encrypted EMR system with additional security features, and implemented additional antiviral protections. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE completed a risk analysis, developed a risk management plan, and revised its HIPAA policies and procedures to ensure that they are tailored to the CE’s needs.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights about this source

Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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