Breachesby GlyphMcAlester Regional Health Center
Disclosed Aug 21, 202337,731 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), McAlester Regional Health Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 37,731 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
What is known
| People affected | 37,731 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Vermont AG), confirmed by Vermont AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.