Southwestern Medical Center
Former University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Employee Found With Patient Financial Information
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Sat, 2010-03-06 17:42Quick Facts
- Date: 3/6/2010
- Institution: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Type of Incident: Employee Fraud
- Number Affected: 12,000
- Source: Data Loss DB
- Abstract Source: Dallas Morning News
Abstract
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is notifying patients that the might be at risk for identity theft after police discovered patient records in the possession of a former employee. The employee, Tracy Renay Thomas worked for UT Southwestern between March 2009 and September 2009, was found in possession of medical bills, Social Security numbers and insurance information on 21 former UT Southwestern patients. In response, UT Southwestern notified those 21 by telephone and is notifying 12,000 additional individuals by letter. Police discovered the information during an investigation into Thomas' boyfriend who police allege ran an identity theft ring with Thomas. According to officials, no UT Southwestern patients involved have been victimized but everyone affected is being offered one year of credit monitoring at no cost.
