Breachesby GlyphChildrens Mercy Hospital
Disclosed May 19, 201765,930 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Children’s Mercy Hospital, reported that a hacker used a software-defined radio (SDR) or similar data capture device to intercept protected health information (PHI) transmitted via the CE’s pager system. The breach affected the PHI of 1,463 individuals and included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards and retrained its workforce members.
What is known
| People affected | 65,930 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 19, 2017 |
| Happened | Dec 2, 2017 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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Other breaches at Childrens Mercy Hospital
History of this record
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Indiana AG), confirmed by Indiana AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.