On December 22, 2023, Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that it was the target of a recent cyberattack. In this notice, Parathon explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, dates of birth, and protected health information. Upon completing its investigation, Parathon 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 Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. While you may not know the name “Parathon” that’s because the company works with health plans rather than the public. Thus, Parathon receives consumer information from health insurance plans, which is how the company got your information. 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 Parathon data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Parathon Data Breach?

The Parathon data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected soon. However, Parathon’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on July 27, 2023, Parathon learned that it was the target of a ransomware attack when an unauthorized party attempted to access its computer network and demanded a ransom. In response, Parathon secured its network and launched an investigation.

Ultimately, Parathon determined that certain consumer information may have been accessed by an unauthorized party.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Parathon 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, address, date of birth, and protected health information, including diagnosis information, claims information, and health insurance information.

On December 22, 2023, Parathon 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 Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems

Parathon by JDA eHealth Systems is a healthcare software and support company based out of Naperville, Illinois. Parathon serves as a third-party denials management company that contracts with various health plans and providers to assist in challenging insurance denials and securing proper reimbursement to the entities and their patients for medical services. Parathon also provides other revenue cycle management services to its clients. Parathon employs more than 106 people and generates approximately $17 million in annual revenue.