Data breach leads to unauthorized access to information for 7,500 patients, Iowa health care company says
A considerable number of patients from the South-Central Medical System in Iowa have informed that the breach may have resulted in unauthorized access to the health information on December 19, 2019. Investigators are still monitoring and reviewing infected accounts. In connection with the email violation, access was made to patient names, dates of birth, addresses, insurance, and clinical information (such as the reason for the visit). All MCHC employees have reset their email account passwords and underwent cybersecurity training.