Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A.

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A., located in Georgia, has experienced multiple data breaches over the years, with the most recent incident being reported in 2023. On April 20, 2023, the clinic determined that an unauthorized party had gained access to limited systems within their computer network. The investigation, which included third-party specialists and law enforcement, is ongoing. However, Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic has no evidence to suggest that the incident has led to fraud or misuse of information. Despite this, they cannot rule out unauthorized access to certain information for individuals[7].

The types of information potentially impacted by the breach include names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical treatment/diagnosis information, treatment costs, financial account information, and health insurance claims/provider information[1][2]. In response to the breach, Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic began mailing notice letters to potentially impacted individuals on July 17, 2023, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services[7].

This is not the first time Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic has faced a cyberattack. The clinic suffered a significant breach in 2016 when a hacker group known as thedarkoverlord accessed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 531,000 patients. The information accessed included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and some clinical information. Following this incident, the clinic implemented several technical safeguards and completed a new risk analysis[1].

In 2021, another breach occurred involving patient data due to a business associate. The clinic reported a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 53,686 individuals. The business associate responsible for the breach was not named[1].

The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. regarding the recent data breach, and individuals affected by the breach have been advised to take steps to protect their personal information[2].

For more detailed information about the breach and the clinic’s response, individuals can refer to the full notice on Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic’s website or contact their dedicated assistance line[7].

Citations:

1. https://www.databreaches.net/peachtree-orthopedics-alerts-patients-of-cyberattack-third-patient-data-breach-in-seven-years/
2. https://www.businesswire.com/news/hk-zh/20230721397141/en/Federman-Sherwood-Investigates-Peachtree-Orthopaedic-Clinic-P.A.-for-Data-Breach
3. https://www.magmutual.com
4. https://www.hipaajournal.com/peachtree-orthopedics-suffers-data-theft-and-extortion-incident/
5. https://peachtreeorthopedics.com/privacy-policy/
6. https://www.gohealthuc.com
7. https://peachtreeorthopedics.com/notice/
8. https://www.hipaajournal.com/june-2023-healthcare-data-breach-report/
9. https://www.practicematch.com/physicians/jobs
10. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230721397141/en/Federman-Sherwood-Investigates-Peachtree-Orthopaedic-Clinic-P.A.-for-Data-Breach
11. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/7b6a058c-15b2-4cc6-ae0b-46a25da1d431.shtml
12. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/05/25/peachtree-orthopedics-data-breach-investigation/
13. https://www.mass.gov/doc/assigned-data-breach-number-30059-peachtree-orthopaedic-clinic-pa/download
14. https://casetext.com/case/collins-v-athens-orthopedic-clinic-pa