Stroke Scan, Inc.

Stroke Scan, Inc. is a healthcare provider that specializes in conducting ultrasound screenings for patients across the United States. The organization operates under the name Stroke Scan, Inc. and is headquartered in the United States, though the exact city or state is not disclosed in the available information. Its core business involves performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations, which generate and store protected health information such as medical histories, test results, and insurance details for the individuals screened. As a handler of health data, Stroke Scan, Inc. must comply with federal privacy regulations that govern the safeguarding and reporting of personal health information. The company’s services are directed toward consumers seeking preventive or diagnostic imaging, with a particular emphasis on ultrasound technology as a non‑invasive screening tool. While the specific patient volume or number of facilities is not stated publicly, the nature of its work implies a routine interaction with sensitive personal data on a regular basis.

In January 2023, Stroke Scan, Inc. experienced a security incident that resulted in the unauthorized access of its internal network. The breach exposed the protected health information of roughly fifty thousand consumers, encompassing data fields such as medical histories, ultrasound test outcomes, and insurance particulars. Following detection of the intrusion, the company undertook an investigation and subsequently notified the appropriate federal health authorities, as required by breach‑reporting obligations. Affected individuals were also informed of the exposure, and breach notifications were distributed in accordance with the timelines prescribed by federal guidance. No further details regarding the attack vector, remediation steps, or long‑term impact on operations have been made publicly available.