Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Vincera Institute regarding its recent data breach. The Vincera Institute data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to at least 25,000 current or former patients.
ABOUT VINCERA INSTITUTE:
Vincera Institute is a health care provider specializing in core medicine for athletic injuries. Accordingly, Vincera Institute offers core injury prevention services, as well as non-surgical and surgical treatment solutions, including acupuncture, massage therapy, therapeutic injections, surgical intervention, and more. Founded in 2013, Vincera Institute prides itself in serving professional athletes such as NFL running back Marshawn Lynch and MLB pitcher Justin Verlander. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vincera Institute operates a surgery center, rehab facilities, yoga studios, and imaging and medical centers at its single location.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Vincera Institute 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. While the investigation is ongoing, Vincera Institute determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information by launching a ransomware attack on April 29, 2023. On June 20, 2023, Vincera Institute issued a notice to individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address)
- Medical history and treatment records
- Insurance information
If you are a current or former patient of Vincera Institute:
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 Vincera Institute 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 Vincera Institute;
- 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.