CarePro Health reports data breach, over 150k patients impacted
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C.R. Pharmacy Service, Inc., operating as CarePro Health Services, reported a data breach after an unauthorized party accessed its computer network. CarePro Health Services, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a prominent healthcare services provider. The company operates across seven locations, specializing in home care, healthy living, home medical, and pharmacy services.
The breach, identified on November 16th, 2023, following a network disruption on November 14th that impeded employees' access to specific network files. A subsequent investigation, aided by third-party data security specialists, confirmed that the unauthorized access led to the acquisition of sensitive consumer information. The compromised data encompasses:
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- dates of birth,
- diagnosis and condition information,
- treatment details,
- lab results,
- service dates,
- prescription information,
- health insurance details,
- driver's license numbers,
- financial account information
The number of affected individuals is estimated at over 150,000. No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack.
Following the incident, CarePro initiated contact with law enforcement, reassessed its policies and procedures, and began dispatching notification letters to the impacted individuals.
