Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the North Kansas City Hospital DBA NKC Health data breach. If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation. About North Kansas City Hospital DBA NKC Health North Kansas City Hospital, operating as NKC Health, is a major healthcare system serving the Kansas City region. The organization has recently undergone a significant transformation, combining North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health to form the unified NKC Health brand. NKC Health offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, cardiovascular and orthopedic programs, cancer care, and hospice services. The health system is known for its use of advanced technology, such as robotic surgery and specialized diagnostic tools. What's Happening? NKC Health recently announced a data breach involving its electronic medical record vendor, Cerner. According to the hospital, an unauthorized third party gained access to data maintained by Cerner. The investigation revealed that this access began as early as Jan. 22, 2025. Law enforcement required Cerner to delay notifying patients and hospital customers to avoid interfering with their investigation. NKC Health has stated that their own systems were not directly accessed, but patient