Independent Clinics of Washington

Independent Clinics of Washington operates a network of medical clinics located in the state of Washington. The organisation provides outpatient medical services to patients in the region. Patient interactions generate medical records that are stored electronically, as evidenced by the June 2025 cyberattack that compromised patient information. The clinics function outside of large hospital systems, maintaining an independent status. This independence enables them to tailor care approaches to local community needs. Their core activity centers on delivering medical care to individuals seeking outpatient treatment.

The June 2025 incident involved unauthorized access to patient data, leading to a lawsuit that alleges delayed notification increased the risk of fraud and identity theft for affected individuals. This breach highlights the organisation’s responsibility to safeguard sensitive health information under applicable privacy regulations. Although the exact number of clinics or patient volume is not disclosed in the available sources, the organisation’s presence is confined to Washington state. Being independent, the clinics are not subsidiaries of a larger health‑care corporation or private‑equity firm. Their operational structure allows clinical decisions to be made at the local level without centralized corporate oversight. The organisation continues to provide outpatient medical services while addressing the security and notification shortcomings identified in the 2025 incident.