St Clair Orthopaedics Data Breach Affects 340,000 Patients

On November 24, 2024, St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine discovered suspicious activity within its network, leading to the identification of a significant data breach. The investigation, which concluded on December 20, 2024, revealed that unauthorized access had been gained to network locations containing sensitive patient information. This breach affected approximately 340,000 individuals in the United States.

The compromised data included a range of personal and medical information.

Information Affected:

• Contact details such as names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and email addresses.
• Health insurance data, including health plan details, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, and Medicaid-Medicare government payor ID numbers.
• Medical data, such as medical record numbers, doctors, diagnoses, medications, test results, images, and treatment information.
• Billing and insurance claims data, including claim numbers, account numbers, billing codes, and balances.
• Other personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, state ID numbers, or other identification numbers.

The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on January 30, 2025. You can view the official disclosure on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' portal and St. Clair Orthopaedics' Notice of Cybersecurity Incident.

St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine's Response

In response to the breach, St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine took immediate steps to secure its network and contain the incident. The organization engaged cybersecurity specialists to assist in the investigation and has implemented measures to enhance security and minimize the risk of future breaches. Affected patients have been notified about the incident and provided with resources to help protect their personal information.

If you are potentially affected by this breach, it is crucial to remain vigilant. Review your account statements and credit reports closely for any suspicious activity. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting Annual Credit Report.

Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report, which is free and will stay on your report for one year. This alert requests that creditors contact you before establishing any accounts in your name. Additionally, you have the right to put a security freeze on your credit file at no cost, preventing new credit from being opened in your name without your consent.

For further assistance, you can contact St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine directly via email at dataleak@scosm.net or call their offices in St Clair Shores at 586-773-1300 or Macomb Township at 586-416-1300.

About St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a well-established medical practice specializing in orthopedic care and sports medicine. With over 50 years of experience, the practice operates two offices in St. Clair Shores and Macomb Township, Michigan. Their team includes nine board-certified orthopedic surgeons with subspecialty training in various areas of orthopedics.

The practice offers comprehensive services, including on-site digital X-ray facilities, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. They are affiliated with several metro Detroit area hospitals, ensuring a wide range of care options for their patients. St Clair Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is committed to providing state-of-the-art orthopedic care with a patient-centered approach. For more information, visit their official website.