Posted On November 27, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
November 27 – The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, P.A. (“PMRC”) 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center data breach resulted in unauthorized access to highly sensitive patient information, including names, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, state ID numbers, credit/debit card numbers, medical information, Medicare/Medicaid numbers, and health insurance information.
According to the notice filed with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center reported a data breach after detecting unusual activity within their computer network on July 8, 2024. The investigation, conducted with external cybersecurity experts, revealed that unauthorized access to the network occurred between July 8, 2024 and July 9, 2024, compromising files containing confidential patient data. PMRC also notified law enforcement, reset account passwords and reviewed our policies and procedures relating to this incident. On November 22, 2024, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach, providing detailed information about which specific types of personal data were compromised in their individual cases. The company is also providing affected individuals access to credit monitoring and identity protection services as an added precaution.
The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, P.A. is a healthcare provider offering comprehensive rehabilitation services across New York and New Jersey. With five locations – three in New Jersey (Englewood, Fort Lee, and West New York) and two in New York (Bardonia and Riverdale) – PMRC has established itself as a crucial resource for rehabilitation care in the region.
Generating approximately $5 million in annual revenue and employing over 81 healthcare professionals, PMRC provides an integrated approach to rehabilitation medicine through:
Their network of facilities ensures accessible rehabilitation services across both states, combining modern therapeutic techniques with individualized patient care plans. Each location is staffed with experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal recovery and functional improvement.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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.
