Posted On November 18, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
November 18 – The Great Plains Regional Medical Center 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 Great Plains Regional Medical Center data breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, demographic information, health insurance information, diagnosis and medication information, and driver’s license numbers of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 133,149 individuals.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights filing, Great Plains Regional Medical Center was targeted in a ransomware attack that began on September 5, 2024. The unauthorized access continued until September 8, 2024, when the healthcare provider detected and responded to the incident. After securing their network, GPRMC launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts to determine the full scope of the breach.
Great Plains Regional Medical Center began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose protected health information was compromised during the incident.
Great Plains Regional Medical Center serves as a healthcare provider in Western Oklahoma, operating from its base in Elk City. This 62-bed facility offers comprehensive medical services including anesthesiology, bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency services, and specialized treatments across multiple departments. With over 41 dedicated employees and annual revenue of approximately $46 million, GPRMC plays a role in delivering healthcare services to the Western Oklahoma community.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Great Plains Regional Medical Center 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 Great Plains Regional Medical Center 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
