Luminis Health Data Breach Impacts Operations: Investigation Ongoing

Luminis Health, a nonprofit regional health system headquartered in the Annapolis area of Maryland, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting certain systems across its organization.

The health system was formed in 2019 through the combination of Anne Arundel Health System and Doctors Community Hospital. The health system provides a range of services, including emergency care, primary care, specialty care and mental health and addiction care.

The health system posted a notice on its website alerting patients to the ongoing situation.

Luminis Health identified a cyberattack that affected certain systems across its organization. Upon identifying the incident, the health system launched an investigation into the nature and scope of the attack and its potential impact on patient information.

The cyberattack disrupted several of the health system's technology platforms and affected day-to-day operations.

As of the most recent update, Luminis Health has not confirmed what types of personal information or protected health information, if any, may have been accessed or stolen during the attack.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no specific categories of compromised data have been identified.

Luminis Health's response to the cybersecurity incident

Luminis Health has not announced any credit monitoring or identity protection services for patients or other individuals who may have been affected. Whether such services will be offered may depend on what the investigation ultimately finds. Because the types of information potentially involved have not yet been confirmed, it is not yet clear what additional protections or services may be necessary for those affected.

For patients who have questions about upcoming appointments or who need help following a recent visit, Luminis Health has established a dedicated care team phone line. Patients can reach this team by calling 443-222-0193.