Posted On November 26, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
November 26 – The Radiologic Medical Services, P.C., the parent company to Corridor Radiology and Muscatine Radiology 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 Radiologic Medical Services data breach resulted in unauthorized access to confidential patient information stored in employee email accounts. While the specific types of compromised data have not been publicly disclosed, individual notification letters sent to as many as 56,902 patients detail their personal information that was exposed.
According to the notice filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Radiologic Medical Services reported a data breach after discovering suspicious activity in an employee email account. The investigation revealed that two employee email accounts were compromised between February 22, 2024 and March 19, 2024, allowing unauthorized access to emails and attachments containing sensitive information.
The company identified the security incident on February 26, 2024, and immediately secured the affected accounts while engaging third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. After a comprehensive review of the compromised files, which was completed on September 13, 2024, RMS began the process of identifying and notifying affected individuals.
On November 11, 2024, Radiologic Medical Services sent out personalized data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach, detailing the specific types of personal data that may have been compromised in their individual cases.
Radiologic Medical Services, P.C. serves as the parent organization for two Iowa-based radiology practices: Corridor Radiology in Coralville and Muscatine Radiology in Muscatine. With an annual revenue of approximately $5 million and a dedicated team of over 35 healthcare professionals, RMS has established itself as a vital provider of diagnostic imaging services in eastern Iowa.
The organization’s two facilities offer comprehensive radiological services through state-of-the-art imaging technology. Their service portfolio includes:
Through their affiliated practices, RMS demonstrates a commitment to providing accessible, high-quality diagnostic imaging services to their local communities, combining technological advancement with personalized patient care. Their strategic locations in Coralville and Muscatine ensure that residents throughout eastern Iowa have access to essential diagnostic services.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Radiologic Medical Services 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 Radiologic Medical Services 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.
