Oak Ridge, TN – On or around November 26, 2025, Surgery Center of Oak Ridge, LLC dba Advanced Family Surgery Center ("AFSC") became aware of a network intrusion that affected a limited number of systems. Upon discovery, ASFC took immediate action to secure our network and investigate the event. This included engaging a third-party team of forensic experts to investigate the incident and determine the full nature and scope of the event. Following a thorough investigation, ASFC has confirmed that a limited amount of protected health information ("PHI") may have been subject to unauthorized access in connection with this incident.
Although the forensic investigation could not rule out the possibility that an unknown actor may have accessed this information, there is no indication whatsoever that any information has been misused at this time. The type of information contained within the affected data included first and last name, in combination with one or more of the following: address, date of birth, date of service, health insurance information, medical diagnosis information, medical record number, Medicare/Medicaid number, patient account number, prescription and treatment information, provider name, and Social Security number. Importantly, the information potentially impacted may vary for each individual, and may include all, or just one of the above-listed types of information.
ASFC has promptly notified potentially affected individuals as quickly as possible via U.S. mail to their most recent address on file. In response to this incident, ASFC has implemented additional security measures within its network and facilities and is reviewing its current policies and procedures related to data security. Although ASFC has no evidence of actual misuse of information as a result of this incident, patients are nonetheless encouraged to monitor their account statements and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity and to detect errors. Patients may also wish to the three major credit agencies to place a fraud alert on their credit report – the credit agencies' information is: Equifax (888-378-4329); TransUnion (833-395-6938); and Experian (888-397-3472).
ASFC has established a toll-free call center to answer questions the incident and to address related concerns. The call center is available 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and can be reached at 844-784-6193. You may also us by writing to 944 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 200, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
The privacy and protection of information is a top priority for us, and we deeply regret any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause.
/PRNewswire -- May 4, 2026/
SOURCE Surgery Center of Oak Ridge, LLC
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