Ashland Clinic

Namaste Health Care operates as a primary care clinic providing medical services to patients in the United States. Its headquarters is located in the United States of America, and it focuses on delivering general health examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care to individuals seeking routine medical attention. The organisation serves the local community where its clinics are situated, offering standard primary care functions such as wellness visits, chronic condition monitoring, and basic acute care interventions. As a healthcare provider, it is subject to applicable federal and state regulations governing patient privacy and clinical practice. The clinic’s core mission centers on maintaining accessible, frontline medical support for its patient base.

In August 2017, a primary care clinic affiliated with Namaste Health Care in Missouri experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted patient data on its file server over a weekend. An unauthorized individual gained remote access to the system, leading to the encryption of information for approximately 1,600 patients. The healthcare provider implemented protective measures but ultimately paid an undisclosed ransom to regain access to the affected systems. Following the incident, the clinic notified all impacted individuals about the security breach, although specific details regarding the ransomware variant and the ransom amount were not disclosed publicly. At the time of notification, no evidence of data misuse was reported. This event highlights the organisation’s encounter with a significant cybersecurity threat affecting its patient information systems.