TriWest Warns 11,844 Tricare Beneficiaries of Data Breach

Healthcare organizations are notifying beneficiaries and members about unauthorized access to systems containing personal and protected health information.

TriWest reported that an incident affecting 11,844 TRICARE beneficiaries exposed names, Department of Defense Benefits Numbers and ZIP codes, with more sensitive details involved in fewer than five cases; a separate Wellpoint Washington incident reportedly affected about 12,020 people. The developments highlight the exposure of healthcare administration systems and the need for timely notification, monitoring and security remediation.