CareATC

CareATC, also known by its alias, is a healthcare provider headquartered in the United States of America. The organisation delivers medical services to patients and maintains electronic health records that include personal identifiers, diagnosis and procedure codes, and treatment dates. Its services encompass routine care, diagnostic procedures, and treatment management for individuals seeking medical attention. The provider serves a substantial patient population, as evidenced by a cyber incident that compromised the data of over 655,000 patients. CareATC operates within the U.S. healthcare sector, focusing on patient care and health information management.

In July 2021, CareATC experienced a cyberattack that caused a network outage and led to unauthorized access to patient names, contact details, diagnosis and procedure codes, treatment dates, and Social Security numbers for some individuals. In response, the organisation offered affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. It also undertook efforts to enhance its cybersecurity measures and to review its existing security policies. Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate the incident to determine the full scope and attribution of the breach. These events highlight CareATC’s role as a custodian of sensitive health information and its obligations to protect patient data.