HHS OCR report · 2024
Highland Health Systems data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highland Health Systems
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 83,543
- Submission date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Highland Health Systems, reported that it was the subject of a data breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 83,543 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license and social security numbers, birthdates, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highland Health Systems data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 83,543 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 29, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Highland Health Systems legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Highland Health Systems.