Pinnacle Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Information
Pinnacle, a healthcare services provider, recently disclosed a data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal and health-related information. On November 25, 2024, the organization detected a network disruption affecting certain systems, prompting an immediate investigation.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party accessed and potentially acquired patient data between November 11 and November 25, 2024. The exposed information varies by individual but includes highly sensitive details such as:
- Personal identifiers: Names, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, driver’s license/state ID numbers, and dates of birth.
- Medical records: Diagnoses, treatment details, prescription information, patient ID numbers, provider names, medical record numbers, and Medicare/Medicaid numbers.
- Insurance and financial data: Health insurance information, claim and policy numbers, and treatment cost details.
Pinnacle has posted a breach notice on its website, confirming that affected individuals will receive a breakdown of the specific data impacted. As part of its response, the organization is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected. The full breach notice is available on Pinnacle’s website.
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2026/03/04/pinnacle-holdings-data-breach-investigation/
Pinnacle Healthcare cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/pinnacle-healthcare
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'description': 'Pinnacle, a healthcare services provider, recently disclosed '
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