These were the 10 biggest healthcare data breaches in Ohio last year

In 2022, Ohio reported 20 healthcare data breaches impacting over 275k Ohioans. The healthcare sector is often targeted due to the sensitive patient information stored. The most significant breaches occurred through hacking and IT incidents, highlighting the growing problem of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. The HITECH Act requires healthcare companies to report breaches of protected health information affecting 500 or more people.