HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 8,711
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2025
- 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), Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida, discovered that an unauthorized user had access to its systems between October 2-14, 2024, via a ransomware attack. The breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,711 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to the affected individuals, the media, the HHS Secretary, and poste...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida | AL | Healthcare Provider | 1,406 | Jan 6, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,711 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2025.
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 Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida 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 Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida.