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EngageMED Data Breach

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Sep 12, 2024 3:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent EngageMED data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at EngageMED, which may have affected as many as NUMBER individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the EngageMED data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack on July 3, 2024 after the company identified suspicious activity within its computer network. EngageMED launched an investigation that confirmed that between June 12, 2024 and July 3, 2024 an unauthorized party accessed portions of its IT network, including files containing patient information. EngageMED reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your:

  • names,
  • addresses,
  • dates of birth,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • medical information,
  • health insurance information,
  • and claim information

Data breach letters were sent out by EngageMED on August 30, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

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 EngageMED 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.

 

EngageMED Overview

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, EngageMED is a healthcare support services company providing revenue cycle management, practice operational support, network services. The company was originally founded as Arkansas Physician Management, Inc.

 

EngageMED Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the EngageMED 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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