Ascension Health Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 1, 2025) – Ascension is notifying certain patients about a recent security incident involving one of its former business partners. On December 5, 2024, Ascension was informed that the business partner had fallen victim to a hacking incident.
Following a thorough investigation, it was determined on January 21, 2025, that Ascension had inadvertently disclosed patient data to the affected partner, and that the data was likely stolen during the breach. Ascension has confirmed that its own systems were not compromised during this incident.
Federman & Sherwood is thoroughly investigating the data breach to assess its full scope, including the potential compromise of additional information and the broader consequences of the incident. The firm urges all affected individuals and organizations to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect their personal, medical, and financial data.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is Ascension Health?
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization serving communities across the United States. As one of the nation’s largest non-profit health systems, Ascension is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to all, especially the most vulnerable.
If you’ve recently been notified of a data breach, you might have questions about its impact and the steps to protect yourself. Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the breach and reviewing potential legal claims for individuals whose personal or financial information may have been compromised.
Our team is here to help you understand your legal rights and explore your available options. Contact us today to learn more or to find out if you may be eligible to participate in related legal action.
To speak with a member of our legal team or to request more information, please contact us by email at info@federmanlaw.com or visit our website at www.federmanlaw.com.
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