Great Plains Regional Medical Center Data Breach  – Class Action Investigation

Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith is investigating a potential class action relating to a data breach incident involving Great Plains Regional Medical Center (“Great Plains”) , a health network that operates in western Oklahoma and the eastern Texas panhandle. Company confirmed an estimated 133,149 individuals had their information taken in a data breach incident according to a filing with the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

What Happened at Great Plains?

On or around September 8, 2024, Great Plains discovered that an unauthorized user had gained access to its system. In response, the Company hired a third-party cybersecurity forensics agency to conduct a thorough investigation and ascertain the scope of the potential data security incident. Investigation confirmed that the unauthorized user accessed Great Plain’s computer system resulting in the compromise of personally identifying data belonging to an estimated 133,1459 individuals.

The information compromised may have included, but not limited to the following: name, social security number, driver’s license number, clinical treatment information such as diagnosis and medication information, demographic information, and health insurance information.

Why is it Important to you?

The data breach, if confirmed, could have severe implications for the affected users, leading to potential identity theft, financial fraud, and further cyber attacks. The hacker group’s bold move to put this data on sale goes on to show the growing menace of cybercrime and the increasing sophistication of these cyber adversaries.

If you believe your personal information may have been compromised as a result of this breach, please contact one of our data breach attorneys by filling-out the form provided below.