Data Breach Summary
Episource, LLC, a company that provides medical coding and risk adjustment services to health plans, doctors, and other health companies, has reported a data security breach that may have exposed the personal and health information of individuals. Affected individuals are urged to stay vigilant and monitor their financial statements for any suspicious activity.
The incident took place between January 27, 2025, and February 6, 2025, when Episource discovered unusual activity in its computer systems. After taking immediate action to stop the suspicious activity, the company launched an investigation, engaged a special team for assistance, and contacted law enforcement. The breach is believed to have been caused by a cybercriminal who accessed and took copies of certain data from the company’s systems during that period.
Episource’s investigation revealed that the data exposed in the breach varied for each individual but may have included:
Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email
Health Insurance Data: Health plans/policies, insurance company details, Medicaid-Medicare-government payor IDs, member/group ID numbers
Health Data: Medical record numbers, details about doctors, diagnoses, medications, test results, images, care, and treatment information
Other Personal Data: Social Security numbers (in limited instances) and dates of birth
While the breach did not appear to involve banking or payment card information, individuals are urged to stay vigilant and monitor their financial statements for any suspicious activity.
Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity restoration service offered.
Check credit reports (available free once per year from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) for unusual activity.
Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze if SSN or insurance data was involved.
Stay alert for suspicious communications or fraud attempts.
Utilize state-specific resources, such as the MD Attorney General’s identity theft resources, if applicable
Following the breach, Episource faces potential class-action lawsuits from patients alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the Episource data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Episource accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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