Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Patient records stolen Orthopedic practice suggests identity theft action after breach

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As many as 100,000 patients of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates are being warned to protect themselves against identity theft after tapes containing patient information were stolen.

In a letter mailed this week, Chief Executive Officer Brian K. Mathias told patients they should place 90-day fraud alerts on their accounts at the three major credit bureaus.

Patients also were advised to keep an eye on benefits statements from their health insurance companies since they may also be at risk for medical identity theft.

"What a mess," said Ann Suthkowski of Salisbury, who was treated at Peninsula Orthopaedic more than two years ago for bone fractures.

Suthkowski said she planned to give copies of the letter to her attorney and her health insurer as a precaution.

Read the full story here on the Delmarva Media Group website.
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