Northeast Radiology

Northeast Radiology is a radiology provider that operates a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to store and manage radiology images and associated patient information. They deliver diagnostic imaging services to patients, likely supporting healthcare providers in the United States. Their core offering includes the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of radiological exams such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. The organization functions within the healthcare sector, focusing on medical imaging diagnostics.

Distinguishing attributes include their specialization in radiology imaging and the maintenance of a PACS infrastructure, which is critical for timely access to imaging data by clinicians. Their involvement with a healthcare management provider (Alliance HealthCare Services) indicates they may rely on external partners for operational oversight and security monitoring. On January 10, 2020, Northeast Radiology experienced unauthorized access to its PACS, leading to a breach that exposed personal and health information of 29 patients. The compromised data included names, demographic details, exam descriptions, medical record numbers, and in some cases Social Security Numbers. The breach was discovered by Alliance HealthCare Services, prompting an investigation. Affected individuals were notified out of caution, and credit monitoring services were offered to those whose Social Security Numbers were potentially impacted. The organization also established a dedicated inquiry line for affected individuals to address concerns. No evidence of data misuse or identity theft was identified following the incident.