Ferguson Medical Group

Ferguson Medical Group, also known as FMG, is a medical group headquartered in the United States. The organisation provides medical services to patients as part of its core operations. Prior to its acquisition, Ferguson Medical Group operated as an independent entity. Following the acquisition, it became a subsidiary of Saint Francis Healthcare. The headquarters location places it within the United States healthcare landscape. As a medical group, its activities include clinical care and associated administrative functions.

On September 20, 2019, Ferguson Medical Group experienced a ransomware attack that occurred prior to its acquisition. The attack encrypted pre‑acquisition medical records, rendering them inaccessible. The parent organization chose not to pay the ransom and worked with law enforcement to restore data. Partial data were recovered from backups, while some records, including specific service periods and scanned documents, could not be retrieved. No unauthorized disclosure of personal information was confirmed as a result of the incident. As a precaution, the organisation notified potentially affected individuals and offered complimentary credit monitoring. A dedicated support call center was established to assist individuals with questions related to the breach. The incident highlighted the organisation’s reliance on backup systems and incident response procedures. Despite the disruption, the organisation continued to provide medical services after recovery efforts. The event is documented in public sources detailing the ransomware incident involving Ferguson Medical Group.