Change Healthcare Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Change Healthcare Inc data breach. If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About Change Healthcare Inc

Change Healthcare Inc, now part of Optum, operates within the Information Technology and Services industry. Founded in 1986, the company has been working to enhance health system performance by improving clinical, financial, and patient engagement outcomes qith a workforce of approximately 5,479 employees.

What Happened?

In late February 2024, Change Healthcare Inc experienced a significant data breach. Unauthorized activity was detected in their systems between February 17, 2024, and February 20, 2024. The breach was discovered on February 21, 2024, prompting immediate action to secure the systems and investigate the extent of the intrusion with the help of cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.

The types of consumer information exposed include:

• Contact information (name, address, date of birth, phone number, email)
• Health insurance data (health plans/policies, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, Medicaid-Medicare-government payor ID numbers)
• Health data (medical record numbers, doctors, diagnoses, medications, test results, images, care, and treatment)
• Billing, insurance claims, and payment data (claim numbers, account numbers, billing codes, payment cards, financial and banking details, balance)
• Other personal data (Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID number, or other ID numbers)

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If you believe your information was compromised due to this breach, lawyers are ready to help. By filling out the below form, you can join a lawsuit to potentially receive compensation for any damages or inconveniences caused by this breach. Don't miss the opportunity to assert your rights and hold those responsible accountable.

Sources

• Massachusetts Attorney General