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Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach investigation
Tri-Cities Gastroenterology reported a data breach in Indiana on April 29, 2026, impacting patient records. This incident exposed highly sensitive personal and medical data, raising concerns about the security of protected health information and potentially leaving affected individuals vulnerable to fraud and medical identity theft.
- Filed
- April 29, 2026
- Regulator
- Indiana AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Monitoring
What the filing confirms
- Tri-Cities Gastroenterology reported the incident to the Indiana Attorney General.
- Information involved: Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, Provider and Treatment Dates.
Still unknown
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Tri-Cities Gastroenterology, a specialized medical practice in Indiana, officially reported a data breach to state authorities on April 29, 2026. This incident, which occurred on December 11, 2025, is currently under investigation, focusing on how patient data was compromised and the adequacy of the safeguards in place.
The reported exposure includes deeply personal information: Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, Provider and Treatment Dates. The compromise of such detailed medical and identifying data presents significant risks, including potential medical identity theft, fraudulent billing, and unauthorized access to prescriptions.
Healthcare providers like Tri-Cities Gastroenterology are legally bound by federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and Indiana statutes, to protect patient data. A breach of this magnitude suggests potential deficiencies in administrative, physical, or technical safeguards. Our investigation examines whether the company fulfilled its obligation to maintain robust security protocols and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive patient records.
If you received a notification letter from Tri-Cities Gastroenterology, it confirms your data was exposed. Under established legal principles, this notification can be a basis for legal action. You do not need to prove immediate financial loss or identity theft to pursue remedies; the increased risk of future harm and the invasion of privacy are sufficient grounds.
Understanding your rights and options after a data breach can be complex. We encourage affected individuals to seek a free, no-obligation case review to learn more about potential legal claims and how to protect themselves. Our firm is actively investigating this breach and offers representation on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we secure a recovery.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Tri-Cities Gastroenterology used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Indiana.
Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach questions
- How many people were affected by the Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach, and what was exposed?
- The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, Provider and Treatment Dates. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
- Is the Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Tri-Cities Gastroenterology in the mail matches the breach Tri-Cities Gastroenterology reported to the Indiana Attorney General on April 29, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Tri-Cities Gastroenterology through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Tri-Cities Gastroenterology offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Tri-Cities Gastroenterology. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Tri-Cities Gastroenterology. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Where can I see the official Tri-Cities Gastroenterology breach notice?
- Tri-Cities Gastroenterology's report is published by the Indiana Attorney General: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/id-theft-prevention/security-breaches/#6tri-cities-gastroenterology-2026 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
- Do I need a Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Tri-Cities Gastroenterology over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Tri-Cities Gastroenterology data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Tri-Cities Gastroenterology settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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