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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Renuva Injections

What to Expect During Renuva Injections?Renuva Adipose Matrix is one of the latest and highly promising treatments for skin rejuvenation for patients who want to avoid plastic surgery. The procedure works similar to a dermal filler injection, and can produce very effective skin enhancement and volumizing outcomes in the treated areas.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie is introducing Renuva adipose tissue filler injectable treatment to his practice for suitable candidates. The hardworking and committed Dr. Motykie provides this treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

In-Office Treatment

Renuva Adipose Matrix skin treatment is performed in an office setting on an outpatient basis. Unlike surgery, the procedure will involve no general anesthesia, cuts or incisions. The procedure can be completed in less than 30 minutes, depending on the location and the size of the treatment sites.

At the practice of the sagacious and terrific Dr. Motykie, an advanced and innovative procedure such as Renuva tissue filler injections will be performed under his personal guidance and supervision. Dr. Motykie ensures that the same best medical practices and quality standards are followed for any non-surgical procedure as he applies for plastic surgery procedures.

Procedure

The treatment provider will first mark the targeted area where the Renuva injectable procedure is to be performed. Once the patient is ready, they will inject a local anesthetic to numb the area of treatment. This will ensure that the patient stays comfortable through the injection process.

In any case, Renuva adipose tissue filler can be performed using very thin needles to insert the allograft fat in the deeper skin layers in the affected area. A single injection area is typically treated with 3cc of fat volume to achieve the best results. This may involve two to three small injections to complete the treatment.

If multiple treatment areas are involved, the total number of injections will increase. All areas are usually treated in a single injection session. Once the injection procedure is over, the provider will clean and sterilize the injection sites to minimize the risk of infection.

The patient may be required to spend a few minutes in the recovery area of the surgeon’s office before they can go home. Some patients may choose to combine Renuva skin rejuvenation treatment with other cosmetic procedures, which would require additional time at the surgeon’s office.

No Downtime

One of the key advantages with a non-surgical Renuva skin care procedure is that it involves no specific downtime or recovery in most cases. Patients can simply return to their normal routine or go back to work after the injectable treatment. Working people, in fact, may even schedule their Renuva injection appointment during their lunch hour from work, and simply return to their workplace after the procedure.

Patients should be prepared to receive two to three injection treatments spread over several weeks in order to achieve their cosmetic goals. Mild redness and swelling in the injection sites may occur in some cases, which will resolve quickly. Accomplished and pleasant plastic surgeon Dr. Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and other suburbs and towns in this area of the country for Renuva skin rejuvenation filler treatment.

 

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