FBFG INVESTIGATING HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DATA BREACH

Attorneys at Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP have successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of data breach victims. We are currently investigating the data breach at HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, as well as other data breaches. If you received a notification letter relating to this data breach or believe that your information may have been unlawfully accessed, please click here, call us at (844) 431-0695, or email us cis@fbfglaw.com to discuss your legal options.

Identity theft is a multi-billion-dollar problem. Although many companies have responded to this threat appropriately, some continue to risk theft of the sensitive personal and medical information entrusted to them by consumers and patients. Unfortunately, it appears HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in Nashville, Arkansas failed to protect the sensitive information of a massive number of people.

HOW DID THE BREACH OCCUR?

According to various news sources, on December 4, 2022, Howard Memorial Hospital discovered an unauthorized actor had stolen data from its systems. It conducted an investigation and concluded that the data had been stolen sometime between November 14th, 2022, and December 4, 2022. The stolen information included patient names, contact information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record number (MRN), medical history, diagnosis, treatment information, and physician name.

Cybercriminal use personal information with the primary incentive of using that private data to commit identity theft and financial fraud. Identity theft wreaks havoc on consumers’ finances, credit history, and reputation and can take time, money, and patience to resolve. Identity thieves use stolen personal information for a variety of crimes, including credit card fraud, phone or utilities fraud, banking or finance fraud, government fraud, and medical identity theft. Moreover, a person whose personal information has been compromised may not see the full extent of identity theft or fraud for years.

IF YOU RECEIVED A BREACH NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – YOU NEED TO ACT NOW.

Please fill out the form below or contact us at (844) 431-0695 or cis@fbfglaw.com for a free consultation. We would like to speak with you to discuss your legal rights and remedies in response to this breach.

Disclosure of personal information and medical information is unlawful, and the attorneys at Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP have successfully brought lawsuits on behalf of victims of such disclosures. Please contact us to discuss your legal options.

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