Insurance ACE/Humana Inc.

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Breach Description

The breach at Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. in Kentucky involved unauthorized access/disclosure of protected health information. This incident, reported on January 22, 2024, affected 12,539 individuals. The breach was specifically related to paper/films, indicating that physical documents were involved in the unauthorized access or disclosure[9].

This incident is part of a broader context of data breaches affecting healthcare organizations, which are required to report such breaches to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. The breach at Insurance ACE/Humana Inc. is one of many reported incidents that highlight the ongoing challenges healthcare entities face in protecting sensitive patient information against unauthorized access and cyber threats[1].

It’s important for affected individuals and organizations to be aware of such breaches and to take appropriate steps to protect their information. This may include monitoring credit reports, being vigilant for signs of identity theft, and following any guidance provided by the breached entity on how to protect personal information.

Citations:

  1. https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf
  2. https://skillbridge.osd.mil/locations.htm
  3. https://docushare-web.apps.external.pioneer.humana.com/Marketing/docushare-app?file=372619
  4. https://www.aus.com
  5. https://www.idstrong.com/data-breaches/humana-inc-data-breach-august-2023/
  6. https://www.telusinternational.com
  7. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ebsa/ebsa20220113
  8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HCA_Healthcare
  9. https://breachdata.topwords.me/hipaa
  10. https://konbriefing.com/en-topics/cyber-attacks.html
  11. https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/databreach/list
  12. https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/claims-denials-and-appeals-in-aca-marketplace-plans/
  13. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/list.shtml
  14. https://hudsonvalleytraveler.com/Redirect.php?redirect_url=http%3A%2F%2F%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C.%D1%80%D1%84%2F7V89fe99r%2F
  15. https://breachdata.topwords.me/hipaa?limit=20&offset=100&sort=breach_type
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Breach Details

Breach Submission Date Jan 22, 2024
Converted Entity Name Insurance ACE/Humana Inc.
Converted Entity Type Health Plan
State KY
Individuals Affected 12,539
Breach Type Unauthorized Access/Disclosure

Breach Information Location Paper/Films

Business Associate Present Yes