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VITAS Healthcare Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the VITAS Hospice Services, 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 VITAS Hospice Services
VITAS Hospice Services is a subsidiary of VITAS Healthcare Corp., which operates as the largest single-source provider of end-of-life care in the United States. The company’s main headquarters is in Miami, Fla., and it serves patients and families across 15 states and the District of Columbia through 58 hospice programs.
VITAS Hospice Services employs more than 12,000 professionals and serves an average daily census of over 22,000 patients. The organization delivers a range of hospice and palliative care services, including routine and inpatient care, 24/7 telecare support, and medical equipment delivery. Each patient is supported by an interdisciplinary care team that may include physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and bereavement specialists.
What Happened?
On Oct. 24, 2025, VITAS Hospice Services discovered that an unauthorized party had compromised the account of one of its vendors, gaining access to some of the company’s systems. The investigation revealed that this unauthorized access occurred between Sept. 21 and Oct. 27, 2025.
During this period, the intruder was able to access and download personal information about some patients and former patients.
Possible Information Exposed
- Names
- Email addresses
- Phone number
- Social Security numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
The data breach was disclosed to the California and Texas Attorney Generals' offices on or prior to Nov. 21, 2025, and to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 24, 2025. So far, the cybersecurity incident has impacted at least 319,177 individuals, including 5,633 residents in Texas. This is an ongoing investigation, and the number of affected individuals is subject to change.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from VITAS Hospice Services about this data breach, it is important to know your rights and the actions you can take. Because sensitive information like Social Security numbers, financial account details and medical records may have been exposed, you could be at risk for identity theft or fraud.
VITAS is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services for 24 months through Epiq. These services include credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, identity restoration assistance and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
In addition to enrolling in these services, consider the following steps:
- Review account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files with major credit bureaus
- Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission
- Monitor for unauthorized use of medical or insurance information
Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their legal rights and options. If you have received a notice, you may be eligible to participate in a lawsuit seeking compensation for damages related to the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the VITAS Hospice Services, LLC data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for losses, time spent, and emotional distress. Lawyers are actively investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and to protect your rights, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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