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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How to Prepare For Breast Lift With Implants Surgery 

Breast Lift With Implants 

How to Prepare For Breast Lift With Implants Surgery Breast augmentation with lift is a major cosmetic surgery procedure, which should only be performed by a fully trained and experienced surgeon. At the time of your initial consultation, your surgeon will guide you about the preparatory steps that will help you go through your procedure safely and attain the results you are expecting.  

Preparation for your breast surgery should begin from the moment you have decided to go ahead with the procedure. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast lift with implants surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.  

Educate Yourself about the Procedure 

Before even you have your first consultation with the surgeon for breast lift with implants surgery, you should acquire as much information about the procedure and your surgeon as you can. As a first step, take a look at the surgeon’s website to know about their professional credentials and their description of the breast surgery procedures.  

Visit informative discussion forums such as RealSelf to learn about the experiences of other patients with the same surgery as well as the views of other plastic surgeons about breast procedures. Prepare a list of questions that you would like to ask your surgeon during the initial consultation. When you approach your consultation with this kind of preparation, it will be much more productive and you can make better decisions for yourself.  

Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise 

Breast lift with augmentation is an invasive plastic surgery, and your body should have the resilience to sustain the general anesthesia as well as surgery. If you are physically fit and healthy, your safety profile for this surgery improves. At the same time, your recovery will be easier and faster if you are healthy.  

Increase the intake of lean proteins in your diet, avoid excessive eating and focus on balanced daily nutrition. In the weeks leading up to your surgery, continue to focus on regular fitness exercises so that your body can remain as flexible and active as possible.  

Make sure you don’t have plans for a near-future pregnancy or a major weight loss so that you can enjoy the results of your breast surgery for the longest possible time.  

Prior to the Surgery 

  • Avoid the use of blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medications as well as herbal supplements for a few weeks ahead of your surgery.  
  • If necessary, adjust the schedule of certain prescription drugs, as per the surgeon’s recommendation and in consultation with the prescribing physician.  
  • Quit smoking at least for a few weeks prior to the surgery as advised by your surgeon.  
  • Arrange for post-surgery transportation to return home and, if required, arrange for your professional aftercare for your own safety and comfort for a few days during the early recovery phase. 

On the night before the surgery, do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours. Rest well and wear loose clothes when you visit your surgical facility the next morning. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie receives patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for breast lift with implants surgery. 

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