Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association (“FMHA”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive medical and personal information of an undisclosed number of patients.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Montana Attorney General's Office states that the Fairfield Memorial Hospital data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident detected on June 20, 2024. The unauthorized access to FMHA's computer network led to the exposure of highly sensitive patient information. The compromised information includes:

• Names and dates of birth
• Medical diagnosis details
• Treatment information
• Health insurance data
• Medical record numbers
• Service dates

Data breach letters were sent out by Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association on October 21, 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 Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association 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.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association Overview

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association stands as a vital healthcare provider in Fairfield, Illinois, operating both Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Horizon Healthcare, a Certified Hospital Based-Rural Health Clinic. Their 25,468 square-foot facility supports three Horizon Healthcare clinics strategically located in Carmi, Cisne, and Fairfield. With a dedicated team of 370 healthcare professionals and annual revenue of $26 million, FMHA continues to serve its community's essential medical needs.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association 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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