Notification of Data Security Incident Mt Baker Imaging

pOffering MRI CT Xray Ultrasound PET Fluoroscopy and Mammography services to Whatcom Skagit Island Counties and Canadapp3262025 On or around January 25 2025 Northwest Radiologists and Mount Baker Imaging NorthwestMBI experienced a network disruption that impacted certain systems and immediately began investigating with the assistance of thirdparty computer forensic specialists The investigation determined that certain data was accessed by an unauthorized party Therefore we are currently reviewing the types of information potentially impacted by this event however NorthwestMBI has confirmed that a limited amount of protected health information may have been impacted in connection with this eventppAlthough the review is ongoing the types of information generally might have included individuals first and last names in combination with address information telephone number date of birth email address Social Security number drivers license or state identification card number treatment or diagnosis information provider name medical record number or patient identification number health insurance information andor treatment cost information NorthwestMBI has established a dedicated call center to answer questions about the event and to address related concerns The number for the dedicated call center is 18775930354  You may also contact us by writing to 2930 Squalicum Parkway Suite 101 Bellingham WA 98225ppIn response to this event NorthwestMBI has implemented additional security measures within its network and facilities and is reviewing its current policies and procedures related to data security  Although NorthwestMBI has no evidence of actual misuse of information as a result of this event it is always prudent to review health care statements for accuracy and report any services or charges that were not incurred to the provider or insurance carrier As a best practice individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft by reviewing account statements for suspicious activity and to detect errorsppIndividuals may also place a fraud alert or credit freeze by contacting the credit reporting agencies TransUnion 18006807289 PO Box 2000 Chester PA 19016 transunioncom Experian 18883973742 PO Box 9554 Allen TX 75013 experiancom Equifax 18882980045 PO Box 105069 Atlanta GA 30348 equifaxcom Individuals can further educate themselves regarding identity theft fraud alerts credit freezes and steps to protect their personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus the Federal Trade Commission FTC or their state attorney general The FTC may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20580 wwwidentitytheftgov 1877IDTHEFT 18774384338 and TTY 18666534261 Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement the state attorney general and the FTCppACR Accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging By displaying the gold seals of ACR Accreditation you can demonstrate to your patients payers and referring physicians that you are committed to providing the safest and best quality care possiblep