Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating NextGen Healthcare, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The NextGen Healthcare data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE, INC.:
NextGen Healthcare develops and sells electronic health record software and practice management solutions to medical professionals. Accordingly, NextGen Healthcare offers clinical, operational, and financial resources for healthcare practices ranging in size and specialty. Founded in 1974, NextGen Healthcare prides itself as a leading provider of ambulatory healthcare technology solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NextGen Healthcare employs over 2,800 individuals across the globe.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 30, 2023, NextGen Healthcare discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, NextGen Healthcare determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between March 29 and April 14, 2023. On April 28, 2023, NextGen Healthcare began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
If you received a breach notification letter from NextGen Healthcare:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the NextGen Healthcare data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by NextGen Healthcare, Inc.;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.