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Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group 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 Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group, LLC 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 Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group
Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group, LLC is a healthcare organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The group specializes in providing physician services at area hospitals. ApolloMD provides administrative services for the medical group.
What happened?
Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group was impacted by a data breach involving patient files maintained by ApolloMD Business Services. On May 22, 2025, ApolloMD detected suspicious activity in its IT network. An investigation determined that a cybercriminal accessed ApolloMD’s systems between May 22 and May 23, 2025.
The cyberattack compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Impacted patients were notified by mail on Sept. 17, 2025.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Diagnosis information
- Provider names
- Dates of service
- Treatment information
- Health insurance information
ApolloMD also posted a Notice of Data Security Incident on its own website. The total number of affected individuals has not been released, but is believed to include thousands of patients from several physician practices.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice, or believe your information may have been compromised, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their legal options. You may be able to join a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for any harm or risk resulting from the exposure of your personal information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Pennsylvania Hospitalist Group and ApolloMD data breach, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims and can help you join a class action lawsuit.
To take the next step, complete the form below to pursue a claim.
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