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Rhea Medical Center 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 Rhea Medical Center 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 Rhea Medical Center
Rhea Medical Center is a county-owned, non-profit hospital located in Dayton, Tennessee. It serves the residents of Rhea County and is guided by a seven-member board of directors. The hospital is known for providing a wide range of healthcare services, including surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, and therapy.
The facility opened its current location in August 2007 and is accredited by DNV, following strict ISO Quality Management principles. Rhea Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Hospital by Solucient’s National Benchmarks for Success study.
What Happened?
In July 2024, Rhea Medical Center learned that its business associate, Nationwide Recovery Service (NRS), experienced a significant data breach. NRS provides debt collection services for the hospital. On July 11, 2024, suspicious activity was discovered on NRS’s systems, and an investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between July 5 and July 11, 2024.
During this breach, certain files and folders were copied from NRS’s network. After a thorough review, it was determined that information related to individuals associated with Rhea Medical Center was potentially impacted.
The types of consumer information exposed include:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Medical information
While there is currently no evidence that your personal information has been misused, the risk of exposure is real and should be taken seriously.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were a patient at Rhea Medical Center or had dealings with their debt collection services, your information may have been part of the breach. Here are some important steps you can take right now:
- Review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus.
- Report any suspicious activity to your financial institution and law enforcement right away.
- Monitor your credit regularly. You are entitled by law to a free credit report each year from each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
Rhea Medical Center has stated that it is notifying affected patients and has set up a dedicated HIPAA Privacy Office phone line at 1-877-891-0986 for questions. However, you also have legal rights if your information was compromised.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or medical information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your options and pursue a claim for damages related to this incident. Taking action now can help protect your rights and hold those responsible accountable.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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