edgeMED Healthcare, LLC

edgeMED Healthcare, LLC, a medical billing company based in Boca Raton, Florida, experienced a data breach between May 20, 2023, and May 26, 2023. The breach was discovered and subsequently reported to the Attorney General of California on July 6, 2023. The incident allowed an unauthorized party to access sensitive patient information, potentially including names, treatment codes, provider names, and additional details about patient visits[1].

The company began its response by securing its systems and launching an investigation to understand the scope of the breach. The investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party had access to edgeMED’s IT network within the specified period and that confidential patient information was indeed compromised[1].

Following the discovery of the breach, edgeMED reviewed the affected files to ascertain the specific data that was leaked and which consumers were impacted. The company started notifying its healthcare clients about the breach on May 29, 2023, and sent out data breach notification letters to affected individuals on July 6, 2023[1].

edgeMED Healthcare provides various services to healthcare providers, including revenue cycle management, practice management solutions, and patient engagement solutions. The company employs over 77 people and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue[1].

The breach at edgeMED highlights the growing trend of cyberattacks targeting medical billing companies, which often hold vast amounts of patient data. Such breaches pose a significant risk as they can lead to identity theft and other forms of fraud against patients[1].

Citations:

1. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/edgemed-healthcare-llc-announces-data-5388158/
2. https://www.gsa.gov
3. https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/edgemed-healthcare-llc-data-breach-investigation/
4. https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgemed
5. https://www.hipaajournal.com/healthcare-providers-and-vendors-confirm-recent-phi-disclosure-incidents/
6. https://www.linkedin.com/in/garydobel
7. https://beyondmachines.net/event_details/edgemed-healthcare-reports-data-breach-impacting-multiple-healthcare-facilities-0-x-c-m-k
8. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/cozeva/395724309
9. https://trellis.law/doc/58405029/complaint-f-b-plt
10. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/bridge-healthcare-partners-llc/363772410
11. https://www.edgemed.com/terms
12. https://www.edgemed.com/blog/medicare-fee-schedule-2024
13. https://trellis.law/doc/188038458/motion-for-default-judicial-amended-additional-affidavit-attached-in-support-this-motion-f-b-plt
14. https://www.edgemed.com/privacy-policy