HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 4,916
- Submission date
- Oct 19, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, reported that its financial institution notified them that it had experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,916 individuals. OCR determined that the financial institution was not a business associate as defined by HIPAA and is therefore, not subject to the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,916 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 19, 2020.
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 Arkansas Methodist Medical Center 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 Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.