HMG Healthcare, LLC

In November 2023, HMG Healthcare, LLC, a Texas-based healthcare services provider, became aware of a significant data breach that affected personal health information related to residents and employees at HMG affiliated nursing facilities. The breach was first detected due to suspicious network activity, and a subsequent forensic investigation confirmed that unauthorized individuals had gained access to HMG’s network as early as August 2023[5].

The compromised data included sensitive information such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, contact information, health information, medical information, and employment records[3]. It was reported that up to 80,000 individuals might have been affected by this cyberattack[5]. The breach impacted patients and employees at 40 affiliated nursing facilities in Texas and Kansas[5].

HMG Healthcare filed a notice of the data breach with the Attorney General of Texas and began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the security incident[3]. The company also posted a website notice detailing the incident and advised affected individuals to monitor their account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity[5].

In response to the breach, HMG Healthcare stated that it had increased its data security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. However, there was no mention of offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to the affected individuals[5]. The exact nature of the attack and the identity of the hacking group behind it were not disclosed[5].

HMG Healthcare is an elderly care provider headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, offering a range of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. The company employs more than 4,100 people and generates approximately $601 million in annual revenue[3].

Citations:

1. https://www.hmghealthcare.com/privacy-update/
2. https://www.eclinicalworks.com
3. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/hmg-healthcare-notifies-75k-patients-7316730/
4. https://www.memorialhermann.org
5. https://www.hipaajournal.com/hmg-healthcare-data-breach/
6. https://www.menshealth.com
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10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVIexvfdx7Q
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12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1cPVuT8q_w
13. https://www.databreaches.net/hmg-healthcare-notifies-employees-and-residents-of-cyberattack/
14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4DNSV3IRE
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