Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia, P.C., regarding its recent data breach. The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to more than 38,700 individuals.
ABOUT THE PHYSICIANS’ SPINE AND REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS OF GEORGIA, P.C.:
The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists is a is a private practice healthcare group with an emphasis on pain management and spinal pain care for injured workers. Founded in 1995, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists offers personalized treatment for pain related to the spine, head, and extremities. Accordingly, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists prioritizes non-surgical treatment options such as injections, nerve blocks, and stimulators. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists operates five clinics throughout the state of Georgia.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 11, 2022, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists 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 and obtained. Through its investigation, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information. On September 2, 2022, The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Contact information
- Health insurance information
- Medical information (e.g., diagnosis or treatment information)
- Guarantor
If you received a breach notification letter from The Physicians' Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia, P.C.:
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 The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists 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 the free credit monitoring service provided by The Physicians’ Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia, P.C.;
- 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.