PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 8, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a reported data breach involving PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center, a healthcare provider based in Texas. The incident was disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 27, 2025.
According to the federal notification, the breach stemmed from a hacking/IT incident targeting the organization’s email system. As a result, sensitive information belonging to approximately 1,236 individuals may have been exposed. While details remain limited, email-related breaches often involve unauthorized access to patient names, contact information, health data, and other personally identifiable information.
Federman & Sherwood is evaluating whether PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center maintained appropriate safeguards to protect the private information of its patients, in compliance with federal and state privacy regulations such as HIPAA. The firm is dedicated to ensuring that organizations entrusted with sensitive health information are held accountable when lapses in data security occur.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Other sensitive information
What is PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center?
PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center offers specialized imaging services to patients in the Houston area and handles a wide range of sensitive health information in the course of its diagnostic procedures.
If you received a notification from PET Imaging of Houston Medical Center or believe your personal information may have been compromised, you are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss your legal rights and potential claims.
For additional information, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com