HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 17,703
- Submission date
- Mar 31, 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), Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 17,703 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical or treatment information, medical provider names, medical record numbers, and patient account numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and tec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,703 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 31, 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 Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital 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 Howard Health Systems dba Howard Memorial Hospital.