Nearly three months after a cybersecurity incident, Palomar Health Medical Group says it has regained control of most of its computer systems.
to shut down its phone and computer systems. An investigation determined someone had access to certain files from April 23 to May 5. Patients told NBC 7 Responds they’ve had trouble making appointments, getting test results and refilling prescriptions.
For the last 12 weeks, Michael Iverson from Temecula has made the half-hour drive to the PHMG branch in Escondido for his prescription refills.“I called a couple of days ago about the prescription, didn’t hear anything back, so I had to come down. I figured I had to get another paper prescription, and I was just informed that now they just started doing it electronically again,” he said.
Patient data that may have been compromised includes name, address, date of birth, social security number, medical history, health insurance information and credit card information.
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