Next Step Healthcare LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 5, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a nationwide law firm specializing in data breach and privacy litigation, is investigating a data breach involving Next Step Healthcare LLC, a healthcare provider based in Massachusetts.
According to a disclosure filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 30, 2025, Next Step Healthcare LLC experienced a hacking/IT incident that targeted its network server. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 12,090 individuals.
The exposure of sensitive data from a healthcare provider’s server raises serious concerns about patient privacy and the adequacy of cybersecurity safeguards in place to protect against such intrusions. Healthcare providers are legally required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to secure patient information and promptly respond to any data security incidents.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the incident to assess the nature of the breach, what information may have been compromised, and whether Next Step Healthcare took the appropriate steps to prevent such unauthorized access. The firm is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of those affected.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Next Step Healthcare LLC?
Next Step Healthcare LLC primarily operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Massachusetts, offering both short-term and long-term care options.
If you have received a notification about this breach or believe your information may have been impacted, Federman & Sherwood encourages you to contact the firm to better understand your legal rights and possible remedies.
For more information, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com