Synergy Healthcare Services

Synergy Healthcare Services, a company based in Atlanta, Georgia, experienced a data breach that impacted multiple healthcare facilities. The breach was first identified in December 2022 when Synergy detected suspicious activity on its network. The company engaged a third-party firm to investigate the incident, which revealed that an unauthorized party had potentially accessed certain files on their network[1][3][5].

The compromised files contained sensitive personal information, including names, dates of birth, signatures, medical information, financial information, Social Security numbers, and contact information. The breach specifically affected patients and individuals associated with Synergy Healthcare Services, as well as other healthcare facilities such as Consulate Health Care, Raydiant Health Care, Independence Living Centers, Nspire Health Care, and their affiliated care centers[1][3][5].

Although Synergy Healthcare Services reported that there was no evidence of the breached information being used for fraudulent purposes, they encouraged those impacted to remain vigilant by monitoring their account statements and credit reports. The company began mailing notice letters to individuals whose information may have been involved in the incident and established a dedicated call center to answer questions and provide support. Impacted individuals were also advised to consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on their credit file[1][3][5].

For further assistance and information about the incident, affected individuals can visit the Synergy Healthcare Services website or contact their dedicated call center[3][5].

Citations:

1. https://healthitsecurity.com/news/synergy-healthcare-services-data-breach-impacts-multiple-healthcare-facilities
2. https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/databreach/list
3. http://synergyhealthcareservices.com/security-incident-notice/
4. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/list.shtml
5. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/synergy-healthcare-services-addresses-data-privacy-incident-301915290.html
6. https://dojmt.gov/consumer/databreach/
7. https://joinclassactions.com/class_actions/synergy-healthcare-services-data-breach/
8. https://www.sec.gov/news/pressreleases
9. https://cybernews.com/news/data-breach-exposes-patient-health-records/
10. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ny-supreme-court/2175006.html
11. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/4b3f73c7-1022-4aa5-80b6-cf3fc2ac24ee.shtml
12. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802090632/en/Federman-Sherwood-Investigates-Synergy-Healthcare-Services-for-Data-Breach
13. https://www.mass.gov/doc/assigned-data-breach-number-30238-synergy-healthcare-services/download