On February 29, 2024, Eastern Radiologists, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer network. In this notice, Eastern Radiologists explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, contact information, Social Security numbers, insurance information, exam or procedure information, diagnosis information and imaging results. Upon completing its investigation, Eastern Radiologists 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 Eastern Radiologists, Inc., 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 Eastern Radiologists data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Eastern Radiologists Data Breach?
The Eastern Radiologists data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Eastern Radiologists’ filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Eastern Radiologists also posted a website notice discussing the incident.
According to these sources, on November 24, 2023, Eastern Radiologists identified a security threat related to suspicious activity within its IT network. In response, Eastern Radiologists secured its systems, notified law enforcement, and then began working with leading cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
Eastern Radiologists completed its investigation on January 26, 2024, concluding that an unauthorized party had gained access to its network between November 20, 2023 and November 24, 2023. It was also determined that the unauthorized party was able to access confidential information belonging to certain patients.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Eastern Radiologists 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, contact information, Social Security number, insurance information, exam or procedure information, diagnosis information and imaging results.
On February 29, 2024, Eastern Radiologists 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 Eastern Radiologists, Inc.
Founded in 1954, Eastern Radiologists, Inc. is a healthcare services provider based out of Greenville, North Carolina. Eastern Radiologists provides a wide range of imaging services, including CT scans, MRIs, radiography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. Eastern Radiologists also offers migraine treatment, oncologic interventions, and varicose vein treatment. Eastern Radiologists employs more than 116 people and generates approximately $18 million in annual revenue.
