Breachesby GlyphEmerson Hospital
Disclosed Mar 8, 20196,314 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Emerson Hospital, reported that its business associate (BA), MiraMed Global Services Inc. impermissibly transmitted electronic files containing protected health information (PHI) to an unauthorized third party. This breach incident affected 6,314 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and insurance information. Following this breach incident, the CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, In addition, Emerson Hospital offered free identity protection services to all affected individuals.
What is known
| People affected | 6,314 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Happened | May 9, 2018 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | NamesSocial Security numbersHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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Other breaches at Emerson 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.