VINCERA IMAGING LLC

The Vincera Institute, encompassing Vincera Imaging, LLC, Vincera Rehab, LLC, Vincera Surgery, LLC, and Core Performance Physicians (collectively referred to as “the Vincera Institute”), experienced a significant data breach due to a ransomware attack on April 29, 2023. This cybersecurity incident was officially reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) on June 20, 2023. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to a wide range of sensitive consumer information, including names, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, medical history and treatment records, insurance information, and any other information provided to the Vincera Institute[1].

The Vincera Institute, a sports medicine and healthcare provider located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in treating core muscle injuries, pelvic and abdominal pain, hip preservation, hernias, back issues, sports injuries, and neuropathic pain. Despite its small size, employing fewer than 25 people and generating less than $5 million in annual revenue, the institute found itself the target of hackers, who have increasingly focused on healthcare providers in recent years due to the vast amounts of confidential data these organizations often possess[1].

In response to the breach, the Vincera Institute took immediate steps to secure its systems and mitigate the damage. This included working with a specialized team of cybersecurity experts to assist in the investigation and response efforts. The investigation confirmed that unauthorized actors were able to access parts of the company’s computer network, and some files containing confidential patient information were accessible to the unauthorized party. Consequently, the Vincera Institute began reviewing the affected files to determine the scope of the information compromised and which consumers were impacted[1].

To address the situation and comply with regulatory requirements, the Vincera Institute sent out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the incident. These letters aimed to inform the affected individuals about the breach and advise them on steps they could take to protect themselves from potential identity theft or other forms of fraud[1].

The incident underscores the growing threat of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare providers and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information. It also highlights the need for affected individuals to take proactive steps to safeguard their personal information in the aftermath of such breaches, including monitoring their credit reports and considering identity theft protection services[1].

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