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Inpatient Physician Associates 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 Inpatient Physician Associates 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 Inpatient Physician Associates
Inpatient Physician Associates (IPA) operates primarily in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2001, the Lincoln-based IPA is a physician-owned and physician-led group, offering inpatient hospital care at Bryan Medical Center locations in Lincoln and at Grand Island Regional Medical Center.
The Dallas-based IPA, founded in 1999, provides hospitalist coverage for acute and post-acute care facilities throughout North Texas. This entity offers 24-hour in-house programs and traditional on-call programs for emergency room and acute care services. They also manage post-discharge and transitional care in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term acute care facilities, utilizing advanced workflow automation and management systems.
Both organizations share a common goal of providing comprehensive inpatient care and maintaining continuity of care for patients transitioning between hospital and post-acute settings.
What Happened?
In March 2024, Inpatient Physician Associates learned that its billing vendor, ALN Medical Management, experienced a cyber incident involving patient data. ALN identified suspicious activity related to systems hosted by a third-party service provider. Upon discovering the breach, ALN immediately secured their systems, isolated the impacted environment, and launched a thorough investigation.
The investigation revealed that between March 18, 2024, and March 24, 2024, an unauthorized party accessed or removed certain files and folders containing sensitive patient information.
Information Exposed:
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
- Mother’s maiden name
- Payment card information
- Social security number
- Taxpayer identification number
- Name
On or around March 21, 2025, IPA began notifying affected individuals by letter. Those impacted were offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was exposed in the IPA data breach, it's important to understand your rights and take immediate action to protect yourself. Data breaches involving sensitive personal information can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious consequences.
First, closely monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports to prevent unauthorized access. Take advantage of the free credit monitoring services offered by IPA.
You also have the right to seek compensation for any harm caused by the breach. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit. By joining a lawsuit, you may receive compensation for financial losses, emotional distress, and the time spent addressing issues related to the breach.
It is crucial to act quickly, as there may be deadlines to file claims or join a class action lawsuit. Lawyers are ready to help you navigate these steps and ensure your rights are protected.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you received notice that your personal information was involved in the IPA data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you determine your eligibility and guide you through the process of joining a lawsuit.
To learn more about your options and to see if you qualify, complete the form below. Lawyers are ready to help you take action and seek the compensation you deserve.
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