HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Howard Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Howard Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 53,668
- Submission date
- Jan 27, 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), Howard Memorial Hospital, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 53,688 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards to bette...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Howard Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 53,668 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 27, 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 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 Memorial Hospital.