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.
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.
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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:
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.
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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