Data Breach

OCH Regional Medical Center Data Breach Investigation

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OCH Regional Medical Center Data Breach Investigation
OCH Regional Medical Center Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the OCH Regional Medical Center, MS data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About OCH Regional Medical Center, MS

OCH Regional Medical Center is a community-focused hospital located in Starkville, Mississippi. Founded in 1973, the medical center provides healthcare services to residents in Mississippi's Golden Triangle region and surrounding areas.

OCH Regional Medical Center employs more than 300 healthcare professionals, including over 90 physicians, most of whom are board-certified. The hospital offers a wide range of medical specialties, including orthopedics, maternity care, breast health, plastic surgery, pediatrics, and urology.

What Happened?

On March 11, 2025, OCH Regional Medical Center reported a significant data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal information of approximately 51,266 individuals.

According to the HHS disclosure, the breach involved hacking into OHC's email system.

The breach may have compromised important personal and medical information, potentially including:

  • Names
  • Addresses
  • Dates of birth
  • Social Security numbers
  • Medical records
  • Health insurance information

Data breaches involving medical facilities are particularly concerning due to the sensitive nature of the information involved. This type of data exposure can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious privacy violations.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you were affected by the OCH Regional Medical Center data breach, you have important legal rights. Under federal and state laws, organizations have a duty to protect your personal and medical information. When they fail to do so, affected individuals may be entitled to compensation.

You have the right to:

  • Request detailed information from OCH Regional Medical Center about exactly what information of yours was compromised.
  • Place a fraud alert on your credit reports by contacting the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion).
  • Monitor your financial accounts closely for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions.
  • Obtain free copies of your credit reports to review for potential fraud or identity theft.
  • Consider enrolling in credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

Additionally, you have the right to seek legal representation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your options, protect your rights, and pursue compensation for any damages you may have experienced due to this breach.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed in the OCH Regional Medical Center data breach, you may qualify for financial compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you pursue damages.

To find out if you qualify, complete the form below. Lawyers are ready to evaluate your case and help you join a potential lawsuit against OCH Regional Medical Center. Act now to protect your rights and hold the responsible parties accountable.

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