NYC Health + Hospitals Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
May 8, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving a network server. The breach reportedly affected approximately 5,086 individuals.
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents involving compromised network servers may expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, potentially placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and unauthorized misuse of information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether NYC Health + Hospitals implemented reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity safeguards to protect patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach.
Data breaches reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services underscore the growing cybersecurity risks facing healthcare organizations and the importance of strong network security protections.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts, explanation of benefits statements, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially impacted information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is NYC Health + Hospitals?
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health system in the US, providing comprehensive, affordable, and culturally responsive medical care to over one million New Yorkers annually.
Individuals affected by the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com