Great Plains Regional Medical Center
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: November 15, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Great Plains Regional Medical Center data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Great Plains Regional Medical Center.

Great Plains Regional Medical Center Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 133,000 individuals were affected by the Great Plains Regional Medical Center data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, demographic data, health insurance data, clinical treatment data, diagnosis data, and medication data.

Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving patient information. On September 8, 2024, GPRMC's computer system reportedly experienced a ransomware attack.

The center reportedly secured its systems and initiated an investigation with assistance from a cybersecurity firm. The investigation found that between September 5 and September 8, 2024, an individual accessed and encrypted files on GPRMC's systems. It was also determined that some files were copied by the individual.

GPRMC claims it restored its systems and resumed operations but found that certain patient information was not recoverable. To prevent future incidents, GPRMC has stated that it will continue to enhance the security of its computer systems.

As a result of the data breach, Great Plains Regional Medical Center is offering free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Great Plains Regional Medical Center data breach may be found here: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Notice Of Security Incident.

About Great Plains Regional Medical Center:

Great Plains Regional Medical Center (GPRMC) operates as a not-for-profit healthcare facility in Elk City, Oklahoma, with origins dating back to 1934. The hospital is a 62-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission and provides healthcare services to residents of Western Oklahoma and the Eastern Texas Panhandle. The center's mission focuses on offering comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare tailored to meet the needs of its service area.

The medical center delivers a broad spectrum of healthcare services, including anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency care, family medicine, gastroenterology, gynecology, nephrology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology, surgery, and urology. Additional services encompass inpatient rehabilitation, intensive care, laboratory services, home health care, and a sleep center. These offerings are structured to address various medical conditions and support the health requirements of the regional population.

The Great Plains Regional Medical Center Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

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 Great Plains Regional Medical Center data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative 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 Great Plains Regional Medical Center or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.