Alaska Orthopedic Specialists in Anchorage, which closed in March 2015, has notified affected patients about a security incident.
Here are five things to know:
1. In the course of closing the business later in 2015, the practice discovered a former employee had sent copies of patient information to his or her personal email account without permission.
2. All patients impacted by this incident have been sent a notification and offered identity theft protection services.
3. The practice has also taken steps to ensure the return of all information.
4. There is no proof at this time that the employee used or disclosed the patient information.
5. Alaska Orthopedic Specialists has notified HHS.