On January 27, 2025, SimonMed Imaging was alerted by one of its vendors about a security incident involving sensitive data. The company promptly initiated an investigation to understand the scope of the breach and its potential impact on patient information. The investigation revealed that between January 21 and February 5, 2025, an unauthorized third party may have accessed and obtained personal identifiable information (PII) of individuals under SimonMed’s care.
This data breach raised concerns about the security of sensitive medical and personal information in healthcare systems.
The exposed information varied depending on the individual, with the breach affecting names, social security numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. Additionally, other sensitive details such as driver’s license numbers, medical information (including provider names, medical record numbers, diagnoses, treatments, and medications), and health insurance information were also at risk. SimonMed took immediate steps to assess the situation and began a thorough review of the data to identify the specific types of information impacted for each affected individual.
The company is still working on identifying all parties whose data may have been compromised.
In response to the breach, SimonMed posted a public notice on its website, providing transparency and alerting the affected individuals. The company assured the public that it would continue to monitor the situation and update its notifications if additional information types were identified as compromised. Affected individuals are being informed about the specific types of sensitive information that may have been accessed, and SimonMed is offering support to those impacted by the breach.
SimonMed Imaging, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, provides a wide range of outpatient medical imaging services across over 160 locations in 11 states. Its offerings include CT scans, MRIs, mammograms, ultrasound, PET scans, and various other imaging procedures. As a trusted provider of medical imaging services, SimonMed faces increased scrutiny over how patient information is secured. This breach serves as a reminder of the growing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector and the ongoing efforts required to protect sensitive patient data.
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