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Woods Lonergan PLLC is a nationally recognized complex commercial and civil litigation firm that represents clients in select data breach class actions nationwide. Our attorneys have a proven record of holding national corporations, educational institutions, and technology vendors accountable when failures in cybersecurity expose the sensitive personal, financial, and educational information of consumers and businesses.
Aspire Rural Health System, based in Marlette, Michigan, announced in August 2025 that nearly 140,000 patients had their personal and healthcare information stolen in a sophisticated hacking incident. Aspire operates a network of more than 70 providers serving rural communities in Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, and Lapeer Counties, providing emergency care, outpatient services, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and other essential healthcare services.
“Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, Aspire immediately worked to contain the incident and launched a thorough investigation.” — Aspire Notice of Data Incident
What You Should Do If You Receive a Data Breach Notification from Aspire Rural Health
If you received a data breach notification letter from Aspire or suspicious emails/texts referencing your healthcare or financial data, your personal information may already be at risk.
Call Our Data Breach Lawyers 24/7 at (332) 378-0376 or email loganlowe@woodslaw.com for a free and confidential consultation. Woods Lonergan takes no fees unless we win.
Our Data Breach Litigation Team is committed to ensuring victims of the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach receive the justice they deserve.
Who Was Impacted by the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach?
According to filings with the Maine Attorney General, 138,386 individuals were impacted. Current and former patients had a wide range of sensitive information exposed, including:
- Names and dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account and routing numbers
- Medical diagnoses and treatment details
- Prescription information
- Health insurance information
- Payment card numbers, PINs, and expiration dates
- Lab results and provider information
- Driver’s license and passport numbers
- Biometric identifiers
- Patient identification numbers and medical record numbers
- Usernames and passwords
Aspire has begun mailing notification letters to affected individuals and is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to those whose Social Security numbers were exposed.
How Did the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Happen?
- Intrusion Dates: November 4, 2024 – January 6, 2025
- Detection: Aspire identified the intrusion on or about January 6, 2025
- Investigation: Third-party forensic experts confirmed the scope of access by July 18, 2025
- Notification: Letters to patients began in August 2025
- Responsible Group: The BianLian ransomware gang claimed responsibility and listed Aspire on its dark web leak site, stating it had exfiltrated financial records, HR data, provider and partner files, internal emails, and sensitive patient PHI
“To date, Aspire has no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft directly related to this incident.” — Aspire Notice of Data Incident
What You Should Do If Hackers Accessed Your Healthcare Data
If you received a notification letter or suspect your medical or financial information was compromised, take immediate steps to protect yourself:
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring Aspire is offering
- Monitor your accounts and medical statements for suspicious activity
- Be alert for phishing emails, texts, or calls impersonating Aspire or your providers
- Consider a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus
If you received a data breach notification letter from Aspire or suspicious emails/texts referencing your healthcare or financial data, your personal information may already be at risk.
Call Our Data Breach Lawyers 24/7 at (332) 378-0376 or email loganlowe@woodslaw.com for a free and confidential consultation. Woods Lonergan takes no fees unless we win.
Our Data Breach Litigation Team is committed to ensuring victims of the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach receive the justice they deserve.
Why Is the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach So Serious?
The Aspire breach is alarming due to both the sensitivity and volume of data stolen and the fact that hackers maintained access for more than two months before being detected.
The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility, adding Aspire to its leak site. The group asserted that it stole not only patient records but also financial data, provider information, HR documents, and internal communications.
Experts warn that rural providers like Aspire face unique challenges:
“With already limited budgets and lean staffing, cybersecurity often gets forced to compete with other urgent clinical and operational priorities … leaving rural providers vulnerable.” — Information Security Media Group (ISMG), Jackie Mattingly, Clearwater
Potential Legal Issues in the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach
Legal theories Woods Lonergan is investigating include:
- HIPAA Violations — failure to secure protected health information (PHI)
- Negligence — inadequate monitoring and cybersecurity safeguards
- Failure to Notify Timely — nearly seven months from detection to final notice
- Breach of Implied Contract — patients entrusted data under expectation of secure handling
- Unjust Enrichment — Aspire benefited from retaining sensitive data without adequate protection
About Woods Lonergan PLLC
Woods Lonergan PLLC is a nationally recognized plaintiff firm specializing in complex civil litigation, including class action, data privacy, and cybersecurity matters. We have a proven track record of successfully holding corporations accountable for data breaches and protecting the rights of consumers. Our firm is currently representing plaintiffs in open litigation for numerous significant data breaches in 2025, including cases involving Powerschool, Ahold Delhaize, Aflac Insurance, Allianz Insurance, Johnson Controls, Community Health Center, Columbia University, DISA Global Solutions, and New Haven Health. Notably, in 2025, Woods Lonergan settled the 23andMe Data Breach Lawsuit for $30 million in the Northern District of California and reached a multi-million dollar settlement in the Sunflower Medical Group data breach case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.
Our Data Breach Litigation Team is committed to ensuring victims of the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach receive the justice they deserve.
FAQs About the Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach
Q: Who was affected by the Aspire Rural Health System data breach?
A: Nearly 140,000 current and former patients across Michigan, including Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, and Lapeer Counties.
Q: What types of data were stolen in the Aspire data breach?
A: The exposed data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses and treatment details, prescriptions, financial account and payment card data, lab results, provider information, biometric identifiers, and even driver’s license and passport numbers.
Q: How long did hackers have access to Aspire’s network?
A: Cybercriminals had access for more than two months, from November 4, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
Q: What services does Aspire Rural Health System provide?
A: Aspire operates a network of over 70 providers delivering emergency care, outpatient services, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and general rural healthcare.
Q: Where are Aspire’s locations?
A: Aspire serves patients across Huron County, Sanilac County, Tuscola County, and Lapeer County, Michigan.
Q: Who was behind the Aspire Rural Health data breach?
A: The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility and posted Aspire’s data on its dark web leak site.
Q: What should I do if I got a letter from Aspire Rural Health?
A: Immediately enroll in the free monitoring service offered, review all healthcare and financial accounts for suspicious activity, and be alert for phishing attempts.
Q: Can I be a named plaintiff in an Aspire Rural Health System data breach lawsuit?
A: Yes. If your information was exposed and you experienced identity theft, fraud, or phishing attempts, you may qualify as a named plaintiff.
Q: What damages could patients recover?
A: Victims may be eligible for compensation covering fraud losses, the cost of credit monitoring, statutory damages under HIPAA and state law, and recovery for time spent repairing financial and medical records.
Contact Our Data Breach Litigation Team
If you received a data breach notification letter or suspicious communication tied to Aspire Rural Health System, you may already be at risk.
Call Our Data Breach Lawyers 24/7 at (332) 378-0376 or email loganlowe@woodslaw.com for a free and confidential consultation. We take no fees unless we win.
Sources
- Aspire Rural Health System Notice of Data Incident
- Maine AG Breach Notice
- HIPAA Journal Coverage
- SecurityWeek Coverage
- GovInfoSecurity Coverage