On February 14, 2025, RestorixHealth, Inc. (“Restorix”) 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 obtained access to an employee’s email account. In this notice, Restorix explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, medical information, prescription information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, RestorixHealth 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 RestorixHealth, 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 Restorix Health data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Restorix Health Data Breach?
The Restorix Health data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, RestorixHealth’s 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. RestorixHealth also posted a notice on its website that provides additional information about the incident and the company’s response.
According to these sources, on May 30, 2024, RestorixHealth became aware of a data security incident involving an unauthorized party gaining access to an employee’s email account. In response, Restorix secured the affected account and then launched an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts.
On November 27, 2024, this investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had access to confidential patient information that was stored in the compromised email account. The period of unauthorized access was between May 7, 2024 and May 29, 2024. On December 18, 2024, RestorixHealth informed its partner companies about the incident.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, RestorixHealth 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, date of birth, driver's license number, passport number, Social Security number, medical information, prescription information, and health insurance information.
On February 14, 2025, RestorixHealth 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 RestorixHealth, Inc.
RestorixHealth is a healthcare company specializing in the development and management of comprehensive wound care treatment centers. Founded in 1997 by a group of physicians, the company is headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana. RestorixHealth partners with hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide to provide advanced wound care modalities, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, aiming to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The organization employs approximately 1,358 people and generates an estimated $200 million in annual revenue.
