Fillmore County Hospital Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Fillmore County Hospital data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident that involved unauthorized access to an employee's email account, potentially exposing sensitive personal and medical information of patients and employees.

What Happened?

According to Fillmore County Hospital's official notice posted on February 13, 2025, the data breach occurred when an unauthorized party gained access to an employee's email account between October 27, 2024, and October 31, 2024. An investigation was launched that confirmed that the compromised information includes:

• Names and addresses
• Email addresses
• Dates of birth, ages, and genders
• Medical record numbers
• Account numbers and balances
• Payment card information
• Insurance information
• Medical provider information
• One instance of a Social Security number

Data breach notification letters were sent out by Fillmore County Hospital on February 13, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and specific data compromised in their cases.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Fillmore County Hospital data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Fillmore County Hospital
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

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.

Fillmore County Hospital Overview

Fillmore County Hospital operates as a critical access hospital in Geneva, Nebraska, serving the healthcare needs of the local community and surrounding areas. The facility provides essential medical services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, rehabilitation services, radiology, and specialty clinics.

With a staff of 116 healthcare professionals and support personnel, the hospital maintains continuous medical care operations. The organization generates approximately $8 million in annual revenue, which supports its medical services, facility maintenance, and ongoing healthcare operations. As a critical access hospital, Fillmore County Hospital operates under specific federal guidelines designed to ensure rural communities maintain access to essential healthcare services.

Fillmore County Hospital Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Fillmore County Hospital 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.

Complete our confidential contact form below and a member of our legal team will be in touch.