South West Family Medicine 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 South West Family Medicine Associates, PA 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 South West Family Medicine Associates, PA

South West Family Medicine Associates, PA (SW Family Medicine) is a recognized medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The practice focuses on care coordination and fostering long-term healing relationships with patients. Through proactive management of chronic diseases, open scheduling, extended hours, and enhanced communication between patients, physicians, and staff, SW Family Medicine aims to provide an elevated care experience. The practice is based in Dallas, Texas, and employs approximately 38 people.

What happened?

In October 2024, South West Family Medicine discovered a significant data breach that had occurred earlier in the year. On August 7, 2024, the practice experienced a network security incident that led to unauthorized access to sensitive personal information.

After a thorough investigation, it was determined on October 24, 2024, that the breach affected 36,959 individuals across the United States, including 3 residents in Maine.

The types of consumer information exposed in the breach include:

• Social Security Number
• Driver's license number
• Date of birth
• Address and zip code
• Medication information
• Medical history
• Lab results
• Diagnosis/condition information
• Passwords and personal identification numbers
• Access codes and information used to access financial resources
• Passport number
• Mother's maiden name
• Unique private key used to authenticate or sign an electronic record
• Tax identification number
• Identity protection personal identification number
• Health insurance policy number and subscriber information

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you were affected by this data breach, it's crucial to understand your rights to protect yourself. South West Family Medicine has offered identity theft protection services through IDX, a ZeroFox Company, which includes credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was compromised in this data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.

Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim. To explore your legal options and join the lawsuit, complete the form below.

Sources

• Maine Attorney General