July 2, 2024 at 01:55PM
Bloom Health Centers, a mental health service provider, reported a data security incident involving potential exposure of personal and health information. Patient data such as name, address, health insurance, and medical details may have been affected, with some individuals’ Social Security, payment card, or driver’s license numbers possibly involved. Bloom Health has taken steps to enhance digital security and set up a call center for inquiries (50 words).
From the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Bloom Health has suffered a data security incident involving the potential exposure of personal and protected health information.
2. The incident was discovered on November 1, 2023, and confirmed on December 6, 2023, with a comprehensive review completed on March 25, 2024.
3. Information affected may include name, address, health insurance information, Medicaid / Medicare information, medical information, and for a limited number of individuals, Social Security number, payment card number, and/or driver’s license number.
4. There is currently no evidence of misuse or attempted misuse of the information.
5. Bloom Health has implemented additional security measures and established a toll-free call center for individuals to seek assistance and answer questions about the incident.
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