Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC

The Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC, also known as The Center, experienced a data breach that was first discovered on October 3, 2023. The Center, which is an orthopedic and neurosurgical care and research facility based in Bend, Oregon, found that sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized actor through employee email accounts between October 2, 2023, and October 3, 2023[1][3].

The types of information potentially exposed in the breach include names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, contact information, driver’s license or state ID numbers, financial information, medical information (such as treatment/diagnosis information, prescription information, provider names, medical record numbers), and health insurance information[1][3].

In response to the breach, The Center began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted on December 1, 2023. They also provided access to credit monitoring and identity protection services for potentially impacted individuals. The Center has advised those affected to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and credit reports for signs of unauthorized activity[1][3].

Law firms are investigating the incident and considering whether a class action lawsuit can be filed. They are seeking to hear from individuals who received a notice stating they were impacted by the breach. A class action lawsuit, if filed and successful, could provide compensation for damages such as loss of privacy, time spent dealing with the breach, and out-of-pocket costs[5].

The Center has also taken steps to enhance its security measures, including resetting account passwords and reviewing its policies and procedures[3].

Citations:

1. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/12/05/the-center-orthopedic-neurosurgical-care-research-data-breach-investigation/
2. https://sicb.org
3. https://cascadesc.com/data-incident/
4. https://www.oamichigan.com
5. https://www.classaction.org/data-breach-lawsuits/neuromusculoskeletal-center-of-the-cascades-december-2023
6. https://www.wellspacehealth.org
7. https://colevannote.com/data-breach-neuromusculoskeletal-center-of-the-cascades/
8. https://www.nevro.com/English/us/home/default.aspx
9. https://www.idstrong.com/sentinel/oregon-healthcare-provider-suffers-employee-email-data-breach/
10. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/neuromusculoskeletal-center-of-the-cascades-pc/449530450
11. https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/5030253Z:US
12. https://www.md.com/doctor/brad-ward-md
13. https://www.thecenteroregon.com
14. https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.neuromusculoskeletal_center_of_the_cascades_pc.6f14276ceb8993801ef9d5718c5ebaae.html