Paramedic Billing Services
Your Personal Info Could Be
Exposed Online After
This Hospital Breach
Breach Description
Paramedic Billing Services, a company based in Elmhurst, Illinois, experienced a data breach between May 15 and May 23, 2023. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information. The types of information exposed included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, health insurance information, contact information, medical information, and payment card information. The total number of affected individuals has not been established, but the incident has been reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights as involving at least 501 individuals. Paramedic Billing Services has begun contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted and is offering steps to protect personal information, such as enrolling in free credit monitoring services provided by the company, changing passwords, and monitoring credit reports[1][3][7].
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