A hacker breached Electromed's systems and obtained data on patients and employees, the Star Tribune reported Aug. 11.
Four things to know:
- Electromed, which makes medical devices for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, said the protected health information of 47,200 people may have been exposed.
- "We have not received any reports of identity theft associated with this incident," the company said in a statement. "We are beginning to notify involved individuals so they can take steps to help protect their information."
- The company also said those affected should closely monitor statements from healthcare providers and payers.
- "Protecting the privacy of customers' personal information is important to Electromed, and the company regrets any inconvenience this incident may cause its customers," the company said in a statement.