HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 5,207
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 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), Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,207 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, treatment information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach the CE disabled and decommissioned all its legacy system...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,207 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 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 Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County 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 Baptist Health Medical Center Drew County.