Nutex Health, a US healthcare provider operating micro-hospitals in multiple states, was targeted by ransomware actors “thegentlemen,” threatening disruption to its 24/7 emergency services. As a US company with operations largely based in Texas, the claim’s impact is on United States. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Nutex Health
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-09-01T12:14:08.598913+00:00
- Published: 2026-08-31T18:52:01+00:00
Information
- US healthcare company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2011 by Dr. Thomas Vo.
- Operates 27 small micro-hospitals across 12 states, each with full 24/7 emergency room services.
- Focuses on faster and lower-cost emergency care positioned between urgent care centers and large hospitals.
- Most of its revenue comes from Texas.
- Reported strong Q2 2026 results, including net income of $65.8M, EBITDA of $90M, cash of $205M, and debt of only $31M.
- Profit surged because it wins more than 85% of insurance arbitrations and receives higher out-of-network reimbursement rates.
- Plans to open 7 new hospitals by 2027 and continue share buyback programs.
- Main risk is dependence on the arbitration system, which could be weakened by new regulation.
- Appears inexpensive at around 6x P/E, but remains a volatile small-cap stock with limited analyst coverage.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.