HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Emergency Medical Services Authority data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 611,743
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 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), Emergency Medical Services Authority, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 611,743 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Emergency Medical Services Authority data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 611,743 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 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 Emergency Medical Services Authority 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 Emergency Medical Services Authority.