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NYC Health + Hospitals Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, also known as NYC Health + Hospitals, is the nation’s largest public health care delivery system. NYC Health + Hospitals serves more than 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in over 70 patient care locations and in patients’ homes.
The organization operates an extensive network of hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes and post-acute care centers throughout New York City.
What Happened?
On March 24, 2026, NYC Health + Hospitals disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the official report, approximately 1,800,000 people in the United States were affected by this incident.
The breach involved the exposure of a wide range of sensitive information belonging to patients and possibly employees.
Information Exposed:
- Health insurance information (such as plans/policies, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, and Medicaid-Medicare-government payor ID numbers)
- Medical information (such as medical record numbers, disability codes, diagnoses, medications, test results, images, or treatment plans)
- Biometric information (including fingerprints and palm prints)
- Billing, claims, and payment information (including credit/ debit card numbers)
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers or other government-issued identification numbers
- Taxpayer identification numbers or IRS-issued identity protection numbers
- Precise geolocation data
- Online account credentials
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims and can help determine if you qualify to join a lawsuit.
To take the next step, complete the below form to find out if you are eligible and to join others seeking justice for this breach.
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