AltaMed Health Services Reports Data Breach Possibly Affecting Patients in L.A. and Orange Counties

Last week, AltaMed Health Services announced a data breach that may have affected 2,995 patients after an employee stole patient records in a suspected identity theft ring. AltaMed on June 30 learned that the employee accessed both electronic and paper records, including those for individuals who attended AltaMed community events in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

• "AltaMed Health Services Alerts 2,995 Patients of Data Breach" (Ouellette, HealthITSecurity, 9/5).