Data Breach Summary
University of Iowa Health Care has reported a cybersecurity breach at its affiliate, UI Community HomeCare, which may have compromised the personal information of approximately 211,000 individuals, including patients of UI Health Care. The breach, which occurred on July 3, 2025, prompted immediate action by UI Community HomeCare, including bringing in cybersecurity experts and shutting down its servers to prevent further damage.
On July 3, 2025, UI Community HomeCare detected unauthorized access to its computer system. The organization swiftly took action to isolate the breach by shutting down its servers and engaging cybersecurity specialists to investigate. Thanks to these immediate measures, the systems were safely restored within one business day.
Although the breach did not affect UI Health Care’s electronic health record (EHR) system, the incident involved some shared data between UI Community HomeCare and UI Health Care, which has historically included shared patients, employees, and data files. The investigation revealed that the cybercriminal was able to access and copy files containing sensitive patient data from both UI Community HomeCare and UI Health Care.
The breached files contained personal information, including:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Medical Record Number
Provider Information
Type of Visit
Insurance Information
Date of Service
UI Health Care has confirmed that no electronic health record systems were affected, and the breach was contained within UI Community HomeCare’s computer systems. However, the affected individuals are being notified, and they are encouraged to monitor their personal information.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
If you have received a data breach notification from UI Community HomeCare, you may be eligible for compensation through a class action lawsuit. Data breaches can cause substantial personal and financial harm, and holding the responsible parties accountable is crucial to ensuring justice for those affected.
If you’re unsure whether you have a case, we highly recommend contacting Class Action U for a free consultation. We partner with top-notch legal representation to navigate this complex process. Joining a class action can amplify your voice and help ensure that data breaches like this are taken seriously by corporate entities.
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 UI Community HomeCare, 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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