Notice of Data Incident
August 1, 2023

Dear Patients:
We post this Notice pursuant to the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) to inform you about a data incident involving an unauthorized release of patient Protected Health Information (“PHI”), as that is defined by HIPAA, at Gary Motykie, M.D., a Medical Corporation and Gary Motykie, M.D. (“Practice”), a covered entity under HIPAA.

PHI, as defined by HIPAA, is information that is “created, received, maintained, or transmitted by or on behalf of the health care component of the Covered Entity.” § 164.105 (a)(2)(i)(D). Information that is created or received by a Covered Entity and that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual is considered PHI. PHI is required to be protected when transmitted or maintained in any form by a Covered Entity. Individual identifiers (including but not limited to name, address, telephone number, fax, email address, social security number, medical record number, etc.) maintained in a designated record set along with health information (including but not limited to x-rays, images, scans, physician notes, diagnoses, treatment, eligibility approvals, claims, remittances, etc.) are collectively considered PHI.

Event Description:
On or about June 6, 2023, an initial technical analysis of the Practice’s information technology network determined an unauthorized release of PHI occurred to an unknown third party. The initial analysis determined that the unknown third party accessed the Practice’s network. It was further determined that the unknown third party acquired some of the Practice’s patient’s unencrypted PHI and that party was not authorized to do so and did so in an unlawful manner.

The information that may have been accessed or acquired during this unauthorized access included:

  • First and last name 
  • Social Security Number (if provided)
  • Address
  • Driver’s license or identification card number
  • Financial account or payment card number, in combination with any required CVV code
  • Intake forms, which may include medical information and history
  • Images taken in connection with the services rendered at our office
  • Health insurance information (if provided)
Steps Taken to Address:
Upon discovery, the Practice took the following immediate steps to address the situation:
  • Computers and servers replaced
  • Network passwords changed
  • Endpoint detection, virus, and malware detection tools and software installed on workstations and server
  • Limitations concerning Internet access
  • Access controls put in place for users based on role and responsibility
  • Server policies in place
  • Device locking mechanisms
  • Multi factor authentication enabled
  • Network segregation efforts
  • Encryption of devices
  • Additional workforce training
Risk Assessment:

The Practice conducted a risk assessment to evaluate the potential harm to potentially impacted individuals. Based on that assessment, it is determined that there is a high risk of harm. It is essential for potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant in monitoring their personal accounts and data and promptly report any suspicious activity to law enforcement or their financial institutions.

Assistance and Resources:
Starting on or about June 22, 2023, letters were mailed to patients providing the following resources to assist the potentially impacted individuals, offering at no cost:
  • two (2) years of no cost Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring/Triple Bureau Credit Report/Triple Bureau Credit Score/Cyber Monitoring services.
  • the services also include reviewing whether Information appears on the dark web and alert the individual if such Information is found online.
  • proactive fraud assistance to help with any questions in event a potentially impacted persons becomes a victim of fraud.

Steps to Prevent Future Incidents: We deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this Incident may cause. The Practice is taking numerous steps to help prevent similar Incidents in the future. We will continue to review and enhance our security measures, policies, and employee training.

If you failed to receive your letter in the mail, and/or if there is a concern your mailing address has changed since you were a patient at the Practice, please contact 1-800-405-6108 or call our office immediately at 310-246-2355 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

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Breast Implant Plastic Surgery

Breast Implant Plastic Surgery CostBreast implant surgery currently ranks as the number one plastic surgery procedure in the US. However, in most cases, the surgery is performed solely for cosmetic reasons, which means the costs will not be covered under health insurance.

Therefore, the patient should carefully consider the costs before making a decision. The breast surgeon will discuss the estimated costs and other aspects at the time of pre-op consultation.

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Plastic Surgeon’s Fee

One of the key components in the overall cost of breast implant plastic surgery is the fee charged by the treatment provider. A board certified plastic surgeon will typically invest in cutting edge surgical techniques, maintain the best practices and standards, pursue continuing education, and follow the latest safety protocols in order to deliver the best outcomes for their patients.

Therefore, it is a profound idea to choose a surgeon based on their credentials rather on the basis of the fee charged by them. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises patients to select the right surgeon for their needs and treat issues such as the surgeon’s fee only as a secondary factor.

Operating Facility Costs

If the breast implant surgery procedure is performed at a freestanding surgical facility, it should ideally be an accredited surgical center. They will usually have the required standards of quality and safety as well as competent staff, which will contribute to the overall success of the procedure. However, accredited centers may charge slightly more than a non-certified facility.

If it is important to have breast implant surgery performed at a hospital, the costs may be relatively higher. But the advantage in this case is that the patient will undergo the procedure in a fully equipped hospital environment, which can handle emergencies. In rare cases, an overnight stay at the hospital may be needed, which will add to the costs.

Cost and Quality Comparison

In some situations, the patient may come across unusually low cost offers for breast implant surgery. However, such offers should be treated with circumspection. A newly trained or a less qualified surgeon working under the guidance of a senior surgeon may charge a lower fee. Hidden charges may be involved in some cases, which will be known only later.

The type of anesthesia used, the expertise of the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist, the type and quality of breast implants, and the kind of personalized care and attention offered are some of the elements that will have an impact on the final results as well as the overall costs of the surgery.

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