Alomere Health

Profile narrative

Alomere Health operates as a hospital providing medical care services to patients in Minnesota, United States of America. The organization delivers a range of healthcare offerings that include inpatient treatment, outpatient clinics, and emergency care. As a hospital, it serves the local community and surrounding regions within the state. Its primary mission centers on delivering clinical care, diagnostic services, and patient support. The facility is staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who work to meet the health needs of the population it serves.

In October 2019, Alomere Health experienced a security breach when unauthorized actors gained access to two employee email accounts. The breach potentially exposed personal and medical information of approximately 49,000 patients. Compromised data included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, health insurance details, treatment information, and diagnoses. A limited subset of affected individuals also had their Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers disclosed. Following the incident, the organization implemented additional email security measures and conducted staff training to strengthen defenses. Alomere Health offered complimentary credit monitoring services to patients whose sensitive identification data was considered at risk. Forensic investigators were unable to confirm whether the attackers viewed any specific emails or attachments within the compromised accounts. The response highlighted the organization’s focus on improving email security posture and providing remediation assistance to affected individuals. These actions reflect a distinguishing aspect of Alomere Health’s approach to managing cybersecurity incidents and protecting patient privacy.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.