HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 25,093
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 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), Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 25,093 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, conditions, and medical treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,093 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 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 Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association 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 Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association.