On January 24, 2024, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. (“DMOS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access the company’s computer network. In this notice, DMOS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, passport numbers, direct deposit bank information, medical information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, DMOS began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Data Breach?

The Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, DMOS’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons also posted a website notice discussing the incident.

According to this source, on February 17, 2023, DMOS experienced a data security incident when an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer network due to a vendor failure. In response, DMOS secured its systems, contained the incident, and then launched an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity professionals. DMOS also notified law enforcement.

On December 6, 2023, the DMOS investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party who gained access to its network was able to access certain files containing confidential patient information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, state identification number, passport number, direct deposit bank information, medical information, and health insurance information.

On January 24, 2024, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.

Founded in 1955, Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. is a healthcare services provider based out of West Des Moines, Iowa. DMOS provides a range of services to patients, but specializes in orthopedic surgical procedures of the foot & ankle, hand, hip, and knee. DMOS also offers durable medical equipment and performs MRI imaging and X-ray imaging. Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons operates three locations in Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Des Moines. Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons employs more than 263 people and generates approximately $35 million in annual revenue.