What Is This About?

If you recently received a letter or an email from Heywood Medical Group (or one of its affiliated hospitals, Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital) informing you that your sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised due to a data breach, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Heywood Medical Group recently disclosed that it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its IT infrastructure and exposed patient and employee information.

What Happened?

On or around October 13, 2025, Heywood Medical Group experienced a cyber‑attack that caused systems at its affiliated hospitals including Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital to go offline. The incident disrupted the group’s entire IT infrastructure, including radiology, laboratory, email and telephone systems. The hospitals initiated a “Code Black,” diverting ambulances to other facilities. The hospitals posted a notification on October 16, 2025 that cybersecurity protocols were active though some systems remained unavailable. While the full scope of the breach (including number of affected individuals, whether data was exfiltrated or encrypted, or whether ransomware was involved) has not yet been publicly disclosed, the attack may have compromised both personal and protected health information belonging to thousands of patients and employees.

What Information Was Impacted?

In the event that Heywood Medical Group experienced a data breach, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:
  • Names;
  • Contact information (addresses, email addresses, phone numbers);
  • Date of birth;
  • Social Security incident;
  • Driver's license or state ID copy;
  • Health insurance information;
  • Medical information and records (including treatment, diagnostics, medications); and
  • Payment or billing information.
 

What Action Can You Take?

My Data Breach Attorney is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you received a notice from Heywood Medical Group there is no cost or obligation to participate. Complete the form above to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.

About Heywood Medical Group

Heywood Medical Group, based in Massachusetts, along with its affiliated hospitals (Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Hospital in Athol), provides comprehensive health care services including inpatient care, outpatient care, diagnostics, imaging, lab services and specialty care. The group serves patients across its regional communities and is committed to delivering safe and high‑quality care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach Incident

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. This may include personal data, financial information, medical information, or business secrets.

Our firm provides the following services:

  • Investigating the breach and determining liability.
  • Filing lawsuits or claims against negligent companies.
  • Helping recover financial damages.
  • Advising on legal steps to protect your rights.

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Be notified of the breach under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.
  • Seek compensation for financial or reputational harm.
  • Take legal action against the entity responsible for negligence.

Depending on the case, you may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for financial losses (e.g., identity theft).
  • Compensation for emotional distress or loss of privacy.
  • Punitive damages if negligence is proven.

Yes, time is critical. If you suspect your data has been compromised:

  • Secure your accounts by changing passwords.
  • Monitor your credit reports for unusual activity.
  • Contact a law firm to explore legal options for compensation.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

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