Ortho Rhode Island Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Ortho Rhode Island, which may have affected an undetermined number of 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 Ortho Rhode Island data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident. The data breach allowed unauthorized network access between September 4 and September 8, 2024. The compromised information includes:

• Patient names and addresses
• Dates of birth
• Billing and claims information
• Health insurance claims details
• Medical records including:
  • Diagnoses
  • Medications
  • Test results
  • X-ray images
  • Treatment information

Data breach letters were sent out by Ortho Rhode Island, 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 Ortho Rhode Island 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.

Ortho Rhode Island Overview

Orthopedics Rhode Island emerged in 2015 through a strategic consolidation of three established orthopedic practices - Foundry Orthopedics, South County Orthopedics, and West Bay Orthopedics. The healthcare provider now maintains eight facilities across Rhode Island, serving patients in Wakefield, Providence, Warwick, Westerly, Middletown, and Johnston. The company has a workforce of 288 employees and annual revenue of $18 million, they have become a significant healthcare provider in the region.

Ortho Rhode Island Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Ortho Rhode Island 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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