The Central Ohio Urology Group experienced a data breach that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on March 12, 2026. This incident involved the exposure of protected health information for 4,234 patients. The specific details regarding when the breach occurred are not fully clear, but patient notifications began on May 4, 2026.
The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, medical information such as diagnoses, treatment histories, prescription information, medical record numbers, and lab results, as well as financial details like health insurance IDs and billing records. The full scope of the exposed data has not been publicly confirmed beyond these categories. Law firms are investigating the incident.
It is important to note that additional details about this data breach may emerge over time, and affected individuals may receive further notices.