Amergis Data Breach Impacts 11,329 Individuals

On February 6, 2024, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. discovered a data breach that exposed sensitive consumer information of 11,329 individuals across the United States.

Notably, 736 individuals in Texas, 75 in Maine, and 200 in Massachusetts were affected. The breach also involved a variety of sensitive personal and medical data, making it a significant incident for those impacted.

The information exposed in the breach includes:

• Social Security numbers
• Medical records
• Driver’s license numbers
• Names
• Addresses
• Health insurance information
• Dates of birth

The breach was reported to various state attorney general offices in December 2024. Specifically, it was disclosed to the California Attorney General's office on December 10, 2024, the Maine Attorney General's office on December 11, 2024, the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on December 9, 2024, and the Texas Attorney General's office on December 9, 2024.

The company notified affected individuals via written notice sent through U.S. mail on November 29, 2024.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing's response

In response to the breach, Amergis Healthcare Staffing notified the appropriate state attorney general offices and affected individuals. The company sent written notifications by U.S. mail to inform impacted individuals about the breach and the type of information that was exposed.

Additionally, Amergis has taken steps to comply with state data breach notification laws by reporting the incident to the attorney general offices in California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Texas. These disclosures provide transparency about the scope of the breach and the number of affected individuals in each state.

Steps to take if you are affected

If you have received a notification from Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. regarding this data breach, it is important to take immediate action to protect yourself.

Given the sensitivity of the exposed data, including Social Security numbers and medical records, consider the following steps:

1. Monitor your credit reports: Request a free copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) and review it for any unauthorized activity. You can do this at AnnualCreditReport.com.
2. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze: A fraud alert notifies creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before approving credit applications. A credit freeze prevents new credit accounts from being opened in your name. Both options are free and can be set up with the credit bureaus.
3. Watch for phishing attempts: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, phone calls, or messages claiming to be from Amergis or other organizations. Do not provide personal information unless you are certain of the sender's identity.
4. Enroll in credit monitoring services: If Amergis offers credit monitoring or identity theft protection services, take advantage of them. If not, consider enrolling in a reputable service independently.
5. Review medical records and insurance statements: Since medical records and health insurance information were exposed, check for any discrepancies in your medical history or insurance claims.
6. File your taxes early: Filing your taxes as soon as possible can help prevent tax-related identity theft if your Social Security number was exposed.
7. Contact Amergis for additional information: If you have questions about the breach or need further assistance, reach out to Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for clarification.

Taking these steps can help mitigate the risks associated with this data breach and protect your personal information from misuse.