144 Million Medical Records Hacked
May 21, 2024
Over 144 million Americans' medical information was stolen or exposed last year.
You’re sick, so you go to the doctor. Bad news: You need surgery. Worse news: Your insurance won’t cover it; they say you’ve already had two procedures this year. But that’s impossible — you never even went to the doctor!
How could that happen? The short answer: Medical fraud.
Over 144 million Americans' medical information was stolen or exposed last year. It’s a record-breaking stat — and if that scares you, it should. You need to find out if you’re part of the 1‑in‑2 Americans affected.
Here's what to do if your health data is stolen.
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