Recently, Otsego Memorial Hospital reportedly experienced a security breach requiring the hospital to temporarily shut down its computer systems. While Otsego Memorial Hospital and its parent company, Munson Health, have yet to confirm that any patient data was leaked, some patients have expressed concerns about a possible Otsego Memorial Hospital data breach. Upon completing its investigation into the incident, Otsego Memorial will be required to send out data breach notification letters if it determines that any sensitive patient data was leaked as a result.

If you receive a data breach notification from Otsego Memorial Hospital or Munson Health, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. While Otsego has not yet indicated patient data was compromised, a data breach remains a possibility until the hospital states otherwise. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following any possible Otsego Memorial Hospital data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

More About the Otsego Memorial Hospital Cyber Incident

The Otsego Memorial Hospital cyberattack was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, according to news reports, Otsego Memorial has confirmed that it experienced a security breach in October, requiring the temporary shutdown of its computer system. However, a spokesperson for Munson Healthcare would not confirm that the incident was related to a ransomware attack. She also stated that the company has “no reason to believe patient data was compromised.”

Still, cyberattacks like the one Otsego Memorial experienced often result in sensitive data being stolen from the target’s computer network. However, the representative confirmed that the incident was isolated to Otsego Memorial Health and that it did not impact any other Munson Health facilities elsewhere in Michigan.

While Otsego Memorial Hospital has confirmed reports of the cyberattack, it has not yet made any public statement about a possible data breach. However, if Otsego Memorial’s investigation determines that confidential patient data was leaked as a result of the incident, it will be required to send out data breach letters to anyone who was affected. These letters, which would be addressed to individual victims, should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised. Keep in mind that these letters, if issued, could come from Otsego Memorial Hospital’s parent company, Munson Health.

More Information About Otsego Memorial Hospital

Otsego Memorial Hospital is a hospital and one of several facilities operated by Munson Healthcare. Munson Healthcare is a large healthcare services organization that manages a network of hospitals, clinics, and physicians for the provision of emergency care, women's services, cancer care, and pediatric services. Munson Healthcare employs more than 7,500 people and generates approximately $1.1 billion in annual revenue.