CareCloud, a major healthcare technology company, announced that hackers gained unauthorized access to one of its patient data repositories in March. The company provides medical records storage and technology services to more than 45,000 healthcare providers across the United States.

The breach potentially affects millions of patients whose medical information is stored in CareCloud's systems. The company serves as a backend technology provider for healthcare practices, managing electronic health records and other medical data on behalf of healthcare providers.

CareCloud has not disclosed specific details about the scope of the breach, including exactly how many patients were affected or what types of medical information may have been compromised. The company also has not provided information about when the breach was discovered or what security measures have been implemented in response.

The incident adds to a growing list of healthcare data breaches that have affected the medical industry in recent years. Healthcare organizations are frequent targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable nature of medical records, which can contain sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers, insurance details, and comprehensive medical histories.

CareCloud's extensive network of provider clients means the breach could have far-reaching implications across multiple healthcare practices and their patients. The company's technology platform is widely used by medical practices for managing patient records and administrative functions.