2026 Nephrology Associates (KS/MO) — network access Jan–Apr; 24,088 patients
Data compromised
Names, DOB, SSNs, DL/state IDs, other government IDs, diagnosis/treatment info, health insurance information
Technical writeup
Verified practice notification summarized by HIPAA Journal — September 8, 2026. Nephrology Associates, M.D., P.A. (Kansas/Missouri kidney clinics) found suspicious activity ~April 9, 2026; unauthorized access window January 17–April 9, 2026. Data review July 1, 2026; notices ~July 30, 2026 to 24,088 individuals; credit monitoring where SSNs involved. Trade coverage links The Gentlemen sale claim without confirmed public leak. Distinct from California Nephrology Associates Medical Group AG rows. recordsAffected 24088; companyConfirmed true.
Root cause
Unauthorized network access Jan 17–Apr 9 2026; Gentlemen group sale claim reported (unverified leak)