Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating ASAS Health, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The ASAS Health data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 25,500 individuals.
ABOUT ASAS HEALTH, LLC:
ASAS Health is a multi-specialty health care practice in south Texas. As a medical center, ASAS Health offers a variety of services including pediatrics, endocrinology care, and treatment of kidney disease. Founded by Dr. Monzer Yazji, ASAS Health’s facilities are equipped with a rehabilitation center, x-ray imaging, and lab center. Headquartered in Edinburg, Texas, ASAS Health has locations in South McAllen, Texas and Jackson, Texas.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 8, 2023, ASAS Health 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, ASAS Health determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on January 26, 2023. On May 8, 2023, ASAS Health began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of information impacted has not been identified by ASAS Health. However, the general types of information that might have been involved include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Health plan carrier information
- Financial information
If you received a breach notification letter from ASAS Health:
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 ASAS Health 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 ASAS Health, LLC;
- 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.