Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Paramedic Billing Services regarding its recent data breach. The Paramedic Billing Services data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PARAMEDIC BILLING SERVICES:
Paramedic Billing Services is a billing service company for EMS and fire departments. As a billing services provider, Paramedic Billing Services has specific billing processes to fit the specialized needs for emergency medical service providers. In addition to its billing services, Paramedic Billing Services offers its clients continuing education and training. Headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, Paramedic Billing Services operates in the Chicago metropolitan area. Paramedic Billing Services was founded in 1990 and employs 35 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In May 2023, Paramedic Billing Services discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Paramedic Billing Services determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between May 15 and May 23, 2023. Recently, Paramedic Billing Services began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account number
- Health insurance information
- Contact information
- Medical information
- Payment card information
If you received a breach notification letter from Paramedic Billing Services:
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 Paramedic Billing Services data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Paramedic Billing Services;
- 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.