HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Methodist Family Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Methodist Family Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 5,259
- Submission date
- May 3, 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), Methodist Family Health, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,259 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, clinical diagnoses, treatment, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE also provided substitute notification to the individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Methodist Family Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,259 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 3, 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 Methodist Family Health 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 Methodist Family Health.