Posted On February 27, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
February 27 – The Medical Billing Specialists 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 Medical Billing Specialists data breach resulted in the unauthorized access to full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical treatment information, financial account information, and patient ID numbers of certain individuals being compromised. The total number of affected individuals has not yet been publicly disclosed.
According to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office filing, Medical Billing Specialists reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The incident began on February 17, 2024, when MBS experienced a network disruption that prompted action.
In response to this disruption, Medical Billing Specialists secured their systems and engaged a team of external cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. This investigation, which concluded on December 13, 2024, confirmed that an unauthorized party had gained access to portions of the company’s IT network containing confidential consumer information.
The data exposed in this breach is particularly sensitive, including personal details such as full names, financial account information, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical treatment information, and patient ID numbers.
On January 7, 2025, Medical Billing Specialists sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notification letters should provide recipients with specific details about what personal information of theirs was compromised in the incident.
Medical Billing Specialists, Inc. is a healthcare services company based in Norwood, Massachusetts that provides outsourced billing and revenue management services to healthcare providers. The company specializes in handling the complex administrative processes associated with medical billing, coding, and reimbursement.
Medical Billing Specialists serve various types of healthcare organizations by managing their billing operations, including claims processing, insurance verification, and payment posting. The company also offers compliance support to ensure medical practices meet regulatory requirements in their billing procedures.
The organization acts as an intermediary between healthcare providers and insurance companies, handling the submission and follow-up of medical claims. This position gives Medical Billing Specialists access to sensitive patient information necessary for processing insurance claims and managing medical payments.
With approximately 64 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $5 million, Medical Billing Specialists operates primarily in the healthcare administrative services sector. Their business model is centered on managing the revenue cycle for medical providers, allowing healthcare facilities to focus on patient care while MBS handles the financial and administrative aspects of their operations.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Medical Billing Specialists 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 Medical Billing Specialists 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.
