ON August 6, it was reported that the Cardiology Associates of Port Huron (CAPH) experienced a data breach, allegedly by a group called Orova. The breach involved the theft of 496 GB of data, including 256,382 files containing sensitive patient information. The analysis revealed that over 150,000 patient records were affected, with many including unique Social Security numbers and detailed health information.
The leaked data includes health insurance details, remittance statements, and radiology images, exposing patients to potential identity theft and fraud. CAPH has not publicly acknowledged the breach or its implications, raising concerns over its compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding timely notification to affected individuals. The situation remains under investigation, with further verification needed on the authenticity of the leaked data.