The Lewisberry, Pa.-based imaging company announced on its Facebook page July 15 that it received reports that a nonphysician employee breached patient privacy. Quantum said it reported the incident to police and was “deeply disheartened” by the news but made no further comment.
The X-ray images shared were of male genitalia, according to the report. Quantum physicians work with hospitals including UPMC Pinnacle, Geisinger Holy Spirit and Easton Hospital, a Steward affiliate.
As of July 17, no arrests had been made in the case.
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