Amergis Healthcare Staffing data breach: 11,000+ affected in U.S. email hack

COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES — Amergis Healthcare Staffing recently announced a major data breach involving compromised email accounts. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information, affecting over 11,000 individuals.
The company filed a formal notice with the Attorney General of Maine to disclose the incident. Upon identifying suspicious activity in certain email accounts, Amergis reportedly secured these accounts and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts for a comprehensive investigation.
The investigation confirmed that unauthorized parties accessed several email accounts containing confidential consumer data. In response, Amergis reviewed the compromised files to determine the specific information leaked and identify the affected consumers.
Scope of the data breach
The investigation revealed that the personal information of 11,329 individuals was exposed. The compromised data includes names, contact details, Social Security numbers, and protected health information (PHI). While the specifics of the data vary by individual, Amergis assured that all affected parties will receive detailed notifications regarding their specific situations.
On November 18, personalized data breach notification letters were dispatched to those impacted. These letters provide specific details about the compromised data.
However, HIPAA Times reported that the redacted version submitted to the Maine Attorney General leaves broader details unclear.
Company response and reassurances
In its breach notification letter, Amergis stated, “Please note that we have no evidence at this time that any of your information has been misused as a result of the incident.”
The company reassured affected individuals by emphasizing its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
“We take this incident seriously and are committed to the strength of our cybersecurity to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future. We are also focused on continuous awareness training and assessment of our data security,” Amergis added.
Company background
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is renowned for providing extensive staffing solutions across various healthcare sectors, including medical assistants, phlebotomists, paramedics, physical therapists, pharmacy technicians, and respiratory therapists.
The company operates several subsidiaries such as Amergis Educational Staffing, Amergis Government Staffing, Amergis Locum Tenens, and Amergis Revenue Cycle Services.
With over 10,000 employees and generating approximately $2.4 billion in annual revenue, Amergis is a key player in the healthcare staffing industry.