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Elitecare Hospital in Texas Hit With Breach

September 25, 2024
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Elitecare Hospital in Texas Hit With Breach

Elitecare Emergency Hospital in League City, Texas, has reported a serious data breach affecting 24,754 patients. The incident was detected on July 10, 2024, when suspicious activity within the hospital’s network prompted an immediate shutdown of systems to prevent further unauthorized access. In response, Elitecare engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach, which was confirmed on July 17, 2024. The unauthorized individual accessed patients’ protected health information, raising significant concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive data.

While the exact details of the accessed data are still being assessed, the breach is believed to have involved critical patient information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, health insurance information, Medicare/Medicaid numbers, and Social Security numbers. In light of these events, Elitecare has taken proactive measures to strengthen its data security protocols and has begun monitoring the dark web for any signs of the compromised information being published. Fortunately, at the time of the notifications, there were no indications that any of the data had surfaced online.

To support affected individuals, Elitecare Emergency Hospital is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services for two years. This initiative is designed to mitigate the risks associated with the breach and provide peace of mind to those impacted. The hospital has reinforced its internal policies and implemented additional technical safeguards aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.

The Elitecare incident is part of a broader trend of increasing cybersecurity threats faced by healthcare providers. Other institutions, such as Welcome Health in California and Maryville Academy in Illinois, have also reported data breaches, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive patient information. As the healthcare industry continues to navigate these challenges, it remains crucial for organizations to prioritize data security and ensure the safety of their patients’ information.

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  • Elitecare Emergency Hospital in Texas Confirms Breach Affecting Patients
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