If you accessed the patient portal of a website maintained by HSCGP between August 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023, you may be eligible to claim $38 from a class action settlement.
HSCGP, LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly disclosing patients’ personally identifiable information (PII) and/or protected health information (PHI) to third parties without consent.
The settlement aims to resolve claims that HSCGP, LLC used tracking technologies like the Meta Pixel on healthcare websites, potentially violating privacy laws.
Who can file a claim?
To be part of the settlement class, you must meet the following criteria:
- You accessed the patient portal of any serviced company managed by HSCGP, LLC
- The visit was between August 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023
- You are a resident of the United States
How much is the HSCGP Payout per person?
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive a cash payment of $38.
The $38 payment is straightforward and not subject to any pro rata calculations. This means every approved claimant will receive the same amount, ensuring a uniform compensation for all affected individuals.
How to claim a payout
To claim your payout, class members must complete and submit a claim form. They can file a claim online or download and mail a PDF claim form. The completed form must be submitted online or postmarked by May 19, 2025.
Claim form mailing address: HSCGP Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, PO Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391
Claimants must provide proof of their class membership by submitting the unique Class Member ID found on the postcard notice they received.
Claim filing instructions
Follow these steps to submit your claim:
- Gather your unique Class Member ID from the postcard notice.
- Visit the settlement website to access the claim form.
- Complete the form with your personal information and Class Member ID.
- Choose your preferred payment method.
- Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address by the deadline.
Payout options
You can receive your payment through:
- Check
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will cover:
- Payments of $38 to each eligible class member.
- Costs of notice and administration of the settlement.
- Attorneys’ fees and costs, which may not exceed $8,000,000.
- Service Awards for Class Representatives, not exceeding $2,500 each.
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: May 19, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: March 19, 2025
When is the HSCGP Settlement payout date?
After the final approval hearing on March 19, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed for eligible class members 160 days afterwards and completion of any appeals process.
Earliest payout date: August 26, 2025
Why was there a class action settlement?
The lawsuit alleged that HSCGP, LLC improperly disclosed patients' PII and PHI to third parties via tracking technologies without consent. HSCGP, LLC denies these claims but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Which patient portals are included in the settlement?
The following are the "Serviced Companies" included in the HSCGP Settlement:
- Acquisition Bell Hospital, LLC
- Ashley Valley Medical Center, LLC
- Athens Regional Medical Center, LLC
- Bourbon Community Hospital, LLC
- Castleview Hospital, LLCClinch Valley Medical Center, Inc.
- Crockett Hospital, LLC
- Danville Regional Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Central Carolina Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Conemaugh Miners Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Frye Regional Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Harris Regional Hospital, LLC
- DLP Haywood Regional Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Maria Parham Medical Center, LLC
- DLP Marquette General Hospital, LLC
- DLP Person Memorial Hospital, LLC
- DLP Rutherford Regional Health System, LLC
- DLP Swain County Hospital, LLC
- DLP Twin County Regional Healthcare, LLC
- DLP Wilson Medical Center, LLC
- Essent PRMC, L.P.
- Fauquier Medical Center, LLC
- Fleming Medical Center, LLC
- Georgetown Community Hospital, LLC
- Havasu Regional Medical Center, LLC
- Hillside Hospital, LLC
- Hot Springs National Park Hospital Holdings, LLC
- Kentucky Hospital, LLC
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, LLC
- Lourdes Hospital, LLC
- Meadowview Regional Medical Center, LLC
- Nason Medical Center, LLC
- Norton Scott Hospital LLC d/b/a Norton Scott Hospital
- Norton Clark Hospital LLC d/b/a Norton Clark Hospital
- PHC-Elko, Inc.
- PHC-Fort Mohave, Inc.
- PHC-Las Cruces, Inc.
- PHC-Los Alamos, Inc.
- PineLake Regional Hospital, LLC
- Portage Hospital, LLC
- Raleigh General Hospital, LLC
- RCCH Trios Health, LLC
- RCHP - Florence, LLC
- RCHP - Ottumwa, LLC
- RCHP Billings - Missoula, LLC
- RCHP-Sierra Vista, Inc.
- Riverview Medical Center, LLC
- Russellville Holdings, LLC
- Saline Hospital, LLC
- Southern Tennessee Medical Center, LLCSpring View Hospital, LLC
- Sumner Regional Medical Center, LLC
- Trousdale Medical Center, LLC
- Willamette Valley Medical Center, LLC
- Woodford Hospital, LLC
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