HHS OCR report ยท 2023
NorthStar Emergency Medical Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NorthStar Emergency Medical Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 82,450
- Submission date
- Mar 14, 2023
- 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), HCA Healthcare, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of11,270,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, demographics and other information such as zip codes. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE issued media, substitute and individual notice, and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NorthStar Emergency Medical Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 82,450 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 2023.
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 NorthStar Emergency Medical Services 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 NorthStar Emergency Medical Services.