Protecting Yourself After a Data Breach: Palomar Health Medical Group’s Cyberattack Compromises Sensitive Patient Information

In recent times, Palomar Health Medical Group suffered a cyberattack that compromised sensitive patient information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical history, and prescription information. This unauthorized access happened from April 23 to May 5, resulting in data copy and loss of certain files as stated by the InnoVision Marketing Group.

Following the attack, patients have faced difficulties in accessing prescription refills or booking doctor appointments while physicians have experienced limited access to patient records. Phone lines and computer systems remain disrupted, affecting day-to-day operations. Patients like Patricia Ryan were unaware of the compromised information until Team 10 notified them. The list of potentially compromised information includes disability and diagnostic information, health insurance details, emails, credit and debit card numbers, PINs, and passwords.

In response to the cyberattack, Palomar Health Medical Group has reaffirmed its commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and security of patient information. The organization initiated an investigation into the incident and notified law enforcement. To protect themselves against identity theft and fraud related to this incident, patients are advised to review their bank and credit card statements for any suspicious activity regularly. For any questions or concerns related to this incident customers can contact Palomar Health Medical Group at 888-829-5736 during business hours.

Palomar Health Medical Group recently underwent a cyberattack that resulted in sensitive patient data being exposed including names, addresses Social Security numbers medical history prescription information among others.

This unauthorized access took place between April 23rd and May 5th leading to potential data copy and loss of certain files according to InnoVision Marketing Group.

Patients have been impacted by this incident as they face challenges in accessing prescription refills or booking doctor appointments while physicians have limited access to patient records.

Phone lines and computer systems are still disrupted causing issues with day-to-day operations.

Patients such as Patricia Ryan were not aware of the compromised information until Team 10 notified them.

The list of potentially compromised information includes disability diagnostic information health insurance details emails credit card numbers PINs passwords among others.

Palomar Health Medical Group has taken steps in response to this incident by committing themselves to confidentiality privacy security of patient information initiating an investigation notifying law enforcement taking measures to secure their network environment.

Patients are advised to remain vigilant against identity theft fraud review their bank credit card statements for any suspicious activity regularly.