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10 healthcare data breaches have been reported in Alaska, affecting 271,760 patients. Review breach details, understand your rights, and learn how to protect your medical information.
If your provider is listed here, you should have received a breach notification letter under HIPAA. Monitor your Explanation of Benefits statements for unauthorized claims, place a fraud alert on your credit, and consider requesting a copy of your medical records to verify accuracy. You can file a complaint with HHS if you did not receive required notification.
| Organization | Date | Type | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrthoAlaska, LLC | 2023-09-22 | Hacking/IT Incident | 176,203 | critical |
| Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center | 2025-11-19 | Hacking/IT Incident | 70,555 | high |
| McNall & Associates, P.C. | 2025-01-08 | Hacking/IT Incident | 10,175 | high |
| Fairbanks Urology | 2025-06-27 | Hacking/IT Incident | 4,289 | medium |
| Alaska Railroad Corporation Welfare Benefits Plan | 2023-05-25 | Hacking/IT Incident | 3,549 | medium |
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 523 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 70,555 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 1,195 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 1,446 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 4,289 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 2,413 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 10,175 affected
Loss · 1,412 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 176,203 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 3,549 affected
Under HIPAA, healthcare organizations in Alaska must notify you within 60 days if your protected health information (PHI) has been compromised in a data breach affecting 500 or more individuals.
Alaska has state-level breach notification laws that may provide additional protections beyond federal HIPAA requirements. You have the right to:
Alaska Medical Records Guide
Know your rights to access and correct your records
Request Your Medical Records
Order copies to verify accuracy after a breach
Search our database to see if your healthcare provider in Alaska was involved in a breach.
As of our latest data, 10 healthcare data breaches have been reported in Alaska, affecting a total of 271,760 patients. The most common type is Hacking/IT Incident.
If your healthcare data was compromised in Alaska, you should: (1) review the breach notification letter for details, (2) request a copy of your medical records to check for unauthorized changes, (3) place a fraud alert on your credit reports, (4) file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights or the Alaska Attorney General's office, and (5) consider consulting an attorney about potential compensation.
Yes, Alaska has state-level breach notification laws that may provide additional protections beyond federal HIPAA requirements. These laws may cover different types of personal information, have different notification timelines, and provide additional enforcement mechanisms through the Alaska Attorney General's office.
Disclaimer: This page provides educational information about healthcare data breaches in Alaska. It is not legal advice. Data is sourced from the HHS OCR Breach Portal and may not reflect the most current information. Consult a qualified attorney for specific legal questions about a data breach affecting you.