Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (HJMC) in Wilmington, Delaware, experienced a data breach due to a security incident at Delaware Health Network (DHN), which is a healthcare-controlled network provider and electronic health records management provider that services HJMC and other entities. The breach was first discovered on April 5, 2023, when unauthorized individuals gained access to certain DHN systems and copied specific files[1][2][3][4][5].

The data potentially exposed in the breach includes patients’ full names, dates of birth, ethnicity, medical record numbers, diagnosis codes, lab information, health insurance information, and other sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information[1][2]. Social Security numbers and financial account information were not viewed or stolen[3].

As a result of the breach, HJMC began notifying affected individuals and offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services as a precaution, even though there was no evidence of misuse of patient data at the time of issuing notification letters[3]. The hospital reported the incident to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights, indicating that 500 individuals were affected[1][4]. However, the total number of affected patients has not been confirmed by DHN[3][5].

Turke & Strauss LLP, a law firm specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the breach at HJMC and has been reaching out to affected individuals to discuss their rights and potential legal remedies[2]. HJMC is also reviewing its policies and procedures related to third-party vendors to prevent future breaches[3].

Citations:

1. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/delaware-hospital-notifies-patients-of-data-breach-potential-exposure.html
2. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/07/26/henrietta-johnson-medical-center-data-breach-investigation/
3. https://www.hipaajournal.com/activate-healthcare-reports-security-breach-affects-up-to-93761-patients/
4. https://seculore.com/state/delaware/06-29-2023-de-henrietta-johnson-medical-center/
5. https://www.hipaacoach.com/data-breaches-reported-by-activate-healthcare-community-research-foundation-henrietta-johnson-medical-center-and-the-williamsport-home/
6. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2019/02/18/recording-henrietta-johnson-medical-center-track-lose-1-million-2018/2665937002/
7. https://law.justia.com/cases/delaware/superior-court/2012/12a-05-008.html
8. https://seculore.com/cyber-attacks/target/medical/