Endocrine & Psychiatry Center
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

November 15, 2023 -- Attention: victims of the Endocrine & Psychiatry Center data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced Endocrine & Psychiatry Center data breach.

Endocrine & Psychiatry Center recently discovered that an unauthorized individual may have accessed certain patient data from its systems sometime before March 20, 2023. In response, Endocrine & Psychiatry Center claims it promptly initiated an investigation, collaborating with external cybersecurity experts who specialize in analyzing such incidents. This investigation aimed to ascertain whether any data had been compromised. Endocrine & Psychiatry Center has stated that it dedicated significant time and resources to identify the affected data from the breach.

The comprehensive investigation, concluded on October 15, 2023, revealed that the compromised data likely included patient records generated before 2017. However, Endocrine & Psychiatry Center has stated that there is no evidence of any data produced after 2017 being affected by this breach. As of now, Endocrine & Psychiatry Center has not received any reports suggesting identity fraud or misuse of patient information directly linked to this incident.

As a result of the data breach, Endocrine & Psychiatry Center is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Approximately 28,000 individuals were affected by the Endocrine & Psychiatry Center data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: full name, Social Security number, driver’s license number or other government identification number, date of birth, financial account data, credit or debit card data, treatment/diagnosis data, and/or health insurance data.

Additional information about the Endocrine & Psychiatry Center data breach may be found here: Endocrine & Psychiatry Center Data Breach Notification.

Endocrine & Psychiatry Center, with its clinics in Houston and Katy, Texas, serves as a holistic healthcare hub for individuals with endocrine disorders. This facility integrates expertise from multiple disciplines including endocrinology, psychiatry, and nutrition, to provide comprehensive care that spans from diagnostic testing to tailored treatments. Their facilities are equipped with an on-site laboratory for essential tests like blood analysis, ultrasounds, and biopsies, ensuring convenience for patients. The center's approach is patient-centric, focusing on a broad spectrum of services including hormone therapy, dietary guidance, and continuous glucose monitoring, all supported by an in-house pharmacy for integrated medication management. Their commitment is to enhance the well-being and longevity of their patients, offering both in-person consultations and an online appointment booking system.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Endocrine & Psychiatry Center data breach, and would like to participate in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Endocrine & Psychiatry Center or any affiliated companies.