Veradigm Reports Data Breach Affecting Patient Information

Veradigm, an electronic health records company, disclosed a data breach involving a third-party vendor that exposed sensitive patient data, including Social Security numbers. The breach occurred when hackers obtained credentials from the vendor's systems, allowing them to access a Veradigm application programming interface. The company reported that no clinical or medical data was involved, and the breach affected a limited group of its customers. Veradigm is currently investigating the incident and has reported it to law enforcement. The Gentlemen ransomware gang has claimed responsibility, stating they stole the health records of 3.5 million patients. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks on healthcare data firms this year, with millions of individuals affected by similar breaches. Veradigm has faced cybersecurity issues in the past, including a significant attack in 2019 and another incident in December 2025.

Key Points: • Veradigm confirmed a data breach involving third-party vendor credentials. • Sensitive patient data, including Social Security numbers, was exposed. • The Gentlemen ransomware gang claims to have stolen records of 3.5 million patients.