Baptist Health Data Breach Settlement Gets First Nod

Reported by HIPAA Journal (Steve Alder)

Summary by Cyber Security News28 Oct 2026, 11:00 CET

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A class action lawsuit against Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County has been resolved with a settlement that provides reimbursement for documented losses, compensation for lost time, and credit monitoring services. Between August 22 and July 8, 2024, a cybercriminal actor had access to the computer systems of Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County in Arkansas and acquired patients’ personal and protected health information.

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