Atlas Healthcare CT

Atlas Healthcare, a Connecticut-based provider of senior living and care, experienced a significant data breach that was first discovered on January 20, 2023. The breach affected approximately 10,831 individuals who received care at specific Atlas Healthcare facilities, including Manchester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Arbors of Hop Brook, and Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center[2][3]. The unauthorized access to Atlas Healthcare’s IT network led to the exposure of a wide range of personal and health information. Compromised data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical and health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, and financial details[1][2].

In response to the breach, Atlas Healthcare conducted a thorough investigation with the assistance of law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. The company has taken steps to secure its systems and has begun notifying affected individuals through mail. Those impacted are being offered free credit monitoring services to mitigate the risk of identity theft and fraud. Atlas Healthcare has also established a toll-free response line to provide support and information to those affected[3].

The breach has attracted the attention of legal professionals and consumer rights law firms, including Cole & Van Note and The Lyon Firm, which are investigating the incident and exploring the possibility of class action lawsuits on behalf of the victims. These investigations aim to determine the extent of the damages suffered by affected individuals and to hold Atlas Healthcare accountable for any negligence in protecting personal and health information[4][5].

This incident underscores the growing concern over data security in the healthcare sector, which has seen a significant increase in cyberattacks and data breaches in recent years. Healthcare providers are urged to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access and to comply with regulations designed to safeguard patient privacy[10][12].

Citations:

1. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/atlas-healthcare-confirms-data-breach-3438984/
2. https://www.calhipaa.com/cyberattacks-announced-by-brooklyn-premier-orthopedics-atlas-healthcare-humana-inc-and-morrison-community-hospital/
3. https://www.courant.com/2023/10/14/data-security-breach-impacts-ct-assisted-living-and-rehabilitation-centers/
4. https://www.newstrail.com/cole-van-note-announces-atlas-healthcare-ct-data-breach-investigation/
5. https://www.thelyonfirm.com/blog/atlas-healthcare-data-breach-investigation/
6. https://newstral.com/en/article/en/1244951258/data-security-breach-impacts-ct-assisted-living-and-rehabilitation-centers
7. https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/provider-victim-of-data-security-breach-at-3-locations/
8. https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-breaches/
9. https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/data-breach-investigation-atlas-healthcare/
10. https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/patient-data-breaches-more-than-double-in-2023-5-report-findings.html
11. https://www.hipaajournal.com/cyberattacks-reported-by-brooklyn-premier-orthopedics-atlas-healthcare/
12. https://www.calhipaa.com/healthcare-data-breach-report-for-october-2023/
13. https://www.classaction.org/data-breach-lawsuits/atlas-healthcare-october-2023
14. https://beyondmachines.net/event_details/connecticut-hursing-and-rehabilitation-centers-report-data-breach-6-e-a-h-y