Amergis Healthcare Staffing Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Amergis Healthcare Staffing data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Amergis Healthcare Staffing that impacted several company email accounts containing sensitive consumer information.

What Happened?

A recent report filed with the Maine Attorney General's office stated that the Amergis Healthcare Staffing data breach occurred when the company detected unauthorized activity within certain company email accounts. In response, Amergis immediately secured the affected accounts and initiated an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts. Through this investigation, it was confirmed that an unauthorized party had gained access to multiple company email accounts containing confidential consumer information. After discovering the exposure of sensitive data, Amergis conducted a detailed review to determine the scope of the compromised information and identify affected individuals.

On November 18, 2024, Amergis Healthcare Staffing issued data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. The specific types of compromised information vary by person, with details provided in individual notification letters.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Amergis Healthcare Staffing data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Overview

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., which previously operated under the name Maxim Healthcare Staffing, is a healthcare staffing organization based in Columbia, Maryland. The company has built a comprehensive network of healthcare staffing solutions, serving various medical facilities across the country.

As a player in the healthcare staffing industry, Amergis operates through multiple specialized divisions:

• Amergis Healthcare Staffing provides core medical staffing services
• Amergis Educational Staffing focuses on educational institutions
• Amergis Government Staffing serves government healthcare facilities
• Amergis Locum Tenens handles temporary physician placements
• Amergis Revenue Cycle Services manages healthcare financial solutions

The company employs more than 10,000 professionals and generates approximately $2.4 billion in annual revenue. Their staffing solutions encompass a wide range of healthcare professionals, including medical assistants, phlebotomists, paramedics, physical therapists, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, and numerous other specialized healthcare positions.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Amergis Healthcare Staffing data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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