112k Records Stolen from Population Health Analytics Platform, HealthEC

  • By Steven
  • Published: Dec 27, 2023
  • Last Updated: Dec 28, 2023

Health Analytics Platform

HealthEC (HEC) is an analytics and AI-assisted solution that siphons all relative information about patients into cohesive packages. Their tech can identify high-risk patients and their barriers to optimal care while providing options to close these care gaps. The data comes from healthcare systems and integrates with claims data to represent the patient best. HEC provides services to many centers, clinics, practices, and health organizations; consequently, this breach impacts patients from numerous HEC partners.

How Did the Attack Occur? 

Little is public about the security breach or how thieves made the event happen. The Notice of Incident published on HEC’s website states that the unauthorized actor accessed their systems and copied specific files. The notice does not indicate further details, but the omissions may have meaning; for example, the notice does not suggest that ransomware or malware was involved. It could indicate the assailant’s plan for the data to be misused, like fraud or impersonation. Consequently, those with information exposed in this breach must take immediate action to protect themselves and their data. 

What Information Was Viewed or Stolen? 

The stolen data in this event differs between individuals and organizations; thus, those with data exposures from the breach will find additional details within their physical notice. The information stolen in this breach includes the patient name, residential address, date of birth, Social Security Number, taxpayer ID number, medical record numbers, medical information (like diagnosis/treatment/prescription, and provider), health insurance details (like Medicare/Medicaid numbers), and billing information (like patient account or ID number, and treatment costs). 

HEC’s impacted partners include a list of 18 medical solutions providers. The degree of exposure differs between the organizations, however. These entities include Corewell Health, University of Medical Center Princeton, State of Tennessee, KidneyLink, Long Island Select Healthcare, Mid-Florida Cancer Centers, East Georgia Healthcare Center, and Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers. 

How Did HealthEC Admit to the Breach? 

HEC’s investigations determined the assailants accessed their systems on or around July 14th, 2023; they remained within the systems for nine days, until around July 23rd. HEC then began investigations, which concluded in late October. HEC officials then began notifying preliminary parties of the event. Two months later, internal reviews concluded, and around December 22nd, officials began sending public notices. Consumers and patients don’t need to wait for their notice to start monitoring their medical ID

What Will Become of the Stolen Information? 

The regulator notice and impact sample letter published on the Maine Attorney General’s website concerns MD Valuecare, LLC.; this party does not appear in the list of 18 published on their website notice. From this, we can deduce that the breach likely impacted more than currently known. The Maine filing states that 112,005 individuals may have had exposures, but this is unlikely the final number; with 18+ entities breached, the impact is likely to increase as investigations continue. 

What Should Affected Parties Do in the Aftermath of the Breach? 

The data stolen in this event is sensitive; with it, cybercriminals can use it for malicious (but lucrative) deeds. Additionally, because the information is not easily changed, many individuals may be exposed without cyber assistance. We suggest first securing changeable data like passwords and enabling security features on accounts like multi-factor authentications. Afterward, consider investing in monitoring services. They can alert account holders to suspicious activity and help mitigate the consequences of the breach. Don’t wait for the physical impact notice to start protecting yourself and your family.

About the Author
IDStrong Logo

Related Articles

Instagram Vulnerability Allowed Hackers Access to Control Your Phone

Security experts Check Point Research discovered a critical vulnerability while examining Instagra ... Read More

Alien Malware Infects More than 226 Mobile Apps and Steals Bank Data

As reported on September 24, 2020, by ZDNet and ThreatPost, a new strain of malware named “A ... Read More

Universal Health Systems Hit by Ransomware Attack

Universal Health Systems (UHS), a Fortune 500 company owning more than 400 hospitals across the co ... Read More

Exchange Server Bug Exposes a Big Risk to Hackers

Months after Microsoft released a patch to fix a serious flaw in MS Exchange Server, more than 61% ... Read More

Clients’ Bank Data Exposed in Blackbaud Ransomware Attack

Blackbaud software was victim to a ransomware attack last May, and new information suggests that c ... Read More

Latest Articles

What You Need to Know about the Hot Topic Data Breach

What You Need to Know about the Hot Topic Data Breach

Hot Topic plays in the fashion, apparel, and shoe industry as a retailer of music-influenced apparel and accessories, such as jeans, tops, belts, dresses, pajamas, sunglasses, jewelry, and tees.

Google Voice Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe

Google Voice Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe

Google Voice scams continue to pose a risk for users of this service. Scammers continuously attempt to lure users into divulging their verification PIN code.

What Are Pretexting Attacks: Scam Types and Security Tips?

What Are Pretexting Attacks: Scam Types and Security Tips?

Have you ever received a text from someone you do not know? Did you become alarmed by the message? Did the message contain information about you and the people you know?

Featured Articles

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

Buying your own home is the American Dream, but it might seem out of reach to those with bad credit. However, the good news is, if your credit is less than perfect, you do still have options and in most cases, can still buy a home.

How Secure Is Your Password? Tips to Improve Your Password Security

How Secure Is Your Password? Tips to Improve Your Password Security

Any good IT article on computers and network security will address the importance of strong, secure passwords. However, the challenge of good passwords is that most people have a hard time remembering them, so they use simple or obvious ones that pose a security risk.

Top 10 Senior Scams and How to Prevent Them

Top 10 Senior Scams and How to Prevent Them

Senior scams are becoming a major epidemic for two reasons. First, seniors often have a lot of money in the bank from a life of working hard and saving.

Notice

By proceeding with this scan, you agree to let IDStrong run a Free Scan of supplied parameters of your personal information and provide free preliminary findings in compliance with our Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. You consent to us using your provided information to complete the Free Scan and compare it against our records and breach databases or sources to provide your Free preliminary findings report.

Rest assured: IDStrong will not share your information with third parties or store your information beyond what is required to perform your scan and share your results.

Free Identity Threat Scan
Instantly Check if Your Personal Information is Exposed
All fields below are required
Please enter first name
Please enter last name
Please enter a city
Please select a state
Please enter an age
Please enter an email address
Close