Posted On March 18, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 18 – The Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital data breach resulted in the unauthorized access to names, dates of birth, medical information, and billing & claims information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the hospital’s website notice, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack involving unauthorized access to a Microsoft 365 email account.
The security incident began on January 10, 2025, when an unauthorized party gained access to a company email account. This unauthorized access continued for approximately four days, until January 14, 2025. The hospital discovered the breach on January 15, 2025, at which point they took immediate steps to contain the incident and prevent further unauthorized access.
Following the discovery, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the scope and impact of the breach. This investigation confirmed that the compromised email account contained sensitive patient information. Hospital officials conducted a thorough review of all potentially affected data to identify which specific individuals had their information exposed and what types of data were involved.
The investigation determined that various categories of patient information were potentially accessible during the breach, including names, dates of birth, medical information, and billing and claims data. The specific information exposed varied by individual, with some patients having more data compromised than others.
On March 14, 2025, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notification letters included details about the specific types of personal information that were exposed for each recipient.
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital operates as a specialized healthcare facility located in Tyler, Texas. The hospital focuses primarily on orthopedic care and treatments for spine and joint conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical medical interventions.
The facility functions as part of the larger Baylor Scott & White Health network, one of Texas’s major healthcare systems, while maintaining its specialized focus on musculoskeletal care. The hospital’s medical services encompass diagnostics, surgical procedures, pain management protocols, and rehabilitation programs specifically designed for patients with spine and joint issues.
With approximately 278 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $43 million, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital maintains a significant presence in the East Texas healthcare market. The facility’s operational structure includes various specialized departments focused on different aspects of orthopedic and spine care, supported by administrative and technical staff.
The hospital provides treatment options ranging from conservative approaches to advanced surgical interventions, utilizing various medical technologies and techniques appropriate for musculoskeletal conditions. Their patient population typically includes individuals seeking treatment for acute injuries, chronic pain conditions, degenerative disorders, and other issues affecting the spine, joints, and surrounding tissues.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
