Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates reports massive data breach
A Colorado-based gastroenterology practice has filed a report with HHS OCR regarding a significant data security incident. The filing, submitted on November 13, 2024, indicates that a hacking or IT incident compromised information stored on a network server. This breach affects approximately 366,491 individuals. As a healthcare provider, the entity is required to notify affected patients and report the incident to the government. Healthcare administrators should note the scale of this exposure, which highlights the risks associated with network server vulnerabilities. While this specific event involves a specialty practice, the underlying threat vector is relevant to any organization managing electronic health records.