Data Breach Alert: Ascension Health
In a significant data breach affecting over 5.5 million individuals, Ascension Health, a leading healthcare organization, experienced a serious external system breach due to hacking. The breach was discovered on May 8, 2024, following the initial intrusion on February 29, 2024.
About Ascension Health
Ascension Health is a prominent healthcare organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. Located at 4600 Edmundson Road, the organization is committed to providing quality healthcare services and has a vast network of facilities and professionals dedicated to patient care.
What Happened
The data breach at Ascension Health involved unauthorized access to sensitive information, impacting a staggering total of 5,599,699 individuals. The breach was a result of hacking, and affected parties were notified through written communication on December 19, 2024. Ascension has also offered identity theft protection services to those affected, including 24 months of credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed ID theft recovery services through IDX.
Next Steps
If you have been affected by this data breach, we encourage you to reach out to the Srourian Law Firm (SLFLA) to discuss your options. Our experienced team is here to assist you in navigating the aftermath of this breach and ensuring your rights are protected. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a consultation.
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