On January 13, 2024, Azura Vascular Care (“Azura”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that the company was recently targeted in a cyberattack. In this notice, Azura explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, mailing addresses, dates of birth, demographic and contact information, emergency contact information, insurance policy and guarantor information, diagnosis and treatment information, and medical information. Upon completing its investigation, Azura began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Azura Vascular Care, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Azura Vascular Care data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Azura Vascular Care Data Breach?

The Azura Vascular Care data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Azura’s filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Azura also posted a website notice discussing the incident.

According to these sources, on November 9, 2023, Azura determined that it had been the victim of a cyberattack. In response, Azura took steps to contain the incident and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party data forensics specialists.

The Azura investigation confirmed that on or around September 27, 2023, the hackers accessed and encrypted Azura’s network. It was later determined that the hackers were also able to access certain files containing confidential patient information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Azura Vascular Care reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, mailing address, date of birth, demographic and contact information, emergency contact information, insurance policy and guarantor information, diagnosis and treatment information, and medical information.

On January 13, 2024, Azura Vascular Care sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Azura Vascular Care

Azura Vascular Care is a healthcare services provider headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Azura operates a network of 70 clinics in 25 states, providing a range of vascular care services that offer minimally invasive treatment options for various vascular conditions. Azura Vascular Care is an affiliate of Fresenius Medical Care North America, a large provider of dialysis services and products. Azura Vascular Care employs more than 505 people and generates approximately $74 million in annual revenue.