On March 23, 2023, Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, LLC (“ADMS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after determining that an unauthorized actor was able to access confidential patient information stored on the company’s computer network. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical diagnosis and treatment information, health insurance information, and prescription information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, ADMS began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you received a “Notification of Data Security Incident” from Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, it is imperative that you understand what is at risk and what you can do to reduce your risks. As we’ve mentioned previously, healthcare data breaches are becoming more common and significantly increase victims’ risk of identity theft and other frauds. And while many of these incidents are preventable, history has shown that many companies are unwilling to dedicate the resources necessary to thwart hackers’ attempts. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, LLC data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What We Know So Far About the Atlantic Dialysis Management Services Breach
The available information regarding the Atlantic Dialysis Management Services breach comes from the company’s filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General, as well as a “NOTIFICATION OF DATA SECURITY INCIDENT” posted on the ADMS website. According to these sources, on June 9, 2022, ADMS detected unauthorized activity within its computer network. In response, the company secured its network and then enlisted the assistance of a third-party forensics firm to investigate the incident and determine what, if any, patient information was compromised.
The ADMS investigation confirmed that one or more unauthorized actors were able to access certain files on the company’s network that contained confidential patient data.
Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Atlantic Dialysis Management Services began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, medical diagnosis and treatment information, health insurance information, and prescription information.
On March 23, 2023, Atlantic Dialysis Management Services sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, LLC
Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, LLC is a healthcare company located in College Point, New York. ADMS establishes new dialysis treatment centers and provides support services to already-established dialysis centers. ADMS also provides practice management services to nephrologists. ADMS is affiliated with the following dialysis centers:
- Astoria Dialysis Center,
- Broadway Dialysis Center at Elmhurst Hospital Center,
- Central Brooklyn Dialysis Center,
- Central Park Dialysis Center,
- East End Management Services,
- Morrisania Dialysis Center at the Daughters of Jacob Nursing Home,
- New Hyde Park Dialysis Center,
- New York Renal Associates,
- Newtown Dialysis Center,
- Prospect Park Dialysis Center,
- Ridgewood Dialysis Center,
- Springfield Dialysis Center,
- West Nassau Dialysis Center,
Atlantic Dialysis Management Services employs more than 227 people and generates approximately $65 million in annual revenue.
