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7 healthcare data breaches have been reported in New Mexico, affecting 139,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Hospital & Clinics | 2025-10-06 | Hacking/IT Incident | 75,054 | high |
| New Mexico Department of Health | 2023-05-04 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 49,000 | high |
| Presbyterian Health Plan | 2025-03-18 | Hacking/IT Incident | 7,100 | medium |
| Chase Affiliated Companies | 2025-11-06 | Hacking/IT Incident | 2,165 | medium |
| Artesia General Hospital | 2024-01-26 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 1,985 | medium |
Hacking/IT Incident · 2,165 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 75,054 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 7,100 affected
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 1,916 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 1,867 affected
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 1,985 affected
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 49,000 affected
Under HIPAA, healthcare organizations in New Mexico must notify you within 60 days if your protected health information (PHI) has been compromised in a data breach affecting 500 or more individuals.
New Mexico has state-level breach notification laws that may provide additional protections beyond federal HIPAA requirements. You have the right to:
New Mexico 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 New Mexico was involved in a breach.
As of our latest data, 7 healthcare data breaches have been reported in New Mexico, affecting a total of 139,087 patients. The most common type is Hacking/IT Incident.
If your healthcare data was compromised in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico Attorney General's office, and (5) consider consulting an attorney about potential compensation.
Yes, New Mexico 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 New Mexico Attorney General's office.
Disclaimer: This page provides educational information about healthcare data breaches in New Mexico. 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.