McLeod Physician Associates II Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 7, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the McLeod Physician Associates II data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the McLeod Physician Associates II data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 19,553 individuals.
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents involving network servers can expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, potentially placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and unauthorized use of confidential healthcare information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether McLeod Physician Associates II implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the McLeod Physician Associates II data breach.
Medical practices maintain extensive patient records containing sensitive medical histories, insurance information, and personal identifying information. As a result, cybersecurity incidents affecting healthcare providers can have significant consequences for affected individuals.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the McLeod Physician Associates II data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare statements, explanation of benefits records, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is McLeod Physician Associates II?
McLeod Physician Associates II is a large, non-profit healthcare organization and physician group practice operating under the McLeod Health system. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services to residents of eastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina.
Individuals affected by the McLeod Physician Associates II data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com