The Chattanooga Heart Institute experienced a data breach between March 8 and March 16, 2023. This incident exposed the private information of approximately 460,000 individuals. This breach was confirmed through a federal class action lawsuit and settlement administration.
The confirmed data types involved include names, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, account information, health insurance information, diagnosis/condition information, lab results, medications, and other clinical, demographic, or financial data. While approximately 460,000 individuals were affected, specifically 287,000 individuals had their Social Security numbers accessed. The specific date the company discovered the breach, or when regulators were notified, has not been publicly confirmed.
More details may emerge as the legal process continues. Official notices were sent to affected individuals.