NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
June 29, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach, an incident involving the unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive patient information that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach involved unauthorized access or disclosure of paper records and reportedly affected approximately 6,909 individuals.
Incidents involving physical records can expose protected health information and other sensitive personal data, potentially placing affected individuals at risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and unauthorized disclosure of confidential healthcare information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital implemented reasonable 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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach.
Hospitals maintain extensive medical records containing highly sensitive personal, insurance, and treatment information. As a result, incidents involving unauthorized disclosure of patient records can have significant privacy and financial consequences for affected individuals.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare statements, explanation of benefits records, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital?
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a world-class, nonprofit academic medical center that provides comprehensive inpatient, ambulatory, and emergency healthcare services.
Individuals affected by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com