Adams County Memorial Hospital Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
June 2, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Adams County Memorial Hospital 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 Adams County Memorial Hospital data breach resulted from a hacking/IT incident involving an email system. The breach reportedly affected approximately 5,305 individuals.
Email-related healthcare data breaches can expose protected health information and confidential communications, creating risks of identity theft, medical fraud, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether Adams County Memorial Hospital implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, including email security controls and employee training measures, 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 Adams County Memorial Hospital data breach.
Hospitals and healthcare providers continue to face increasing cybersecurity threats due to the sensitive information stored within their systems and communications platforms.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Adams County Memorial Hospital data breach or who believe their personal or medical information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor their healthcare records, explanation of benefits statements, 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 Adams County Memorial Hospital?
Adams Memorial Hospital, located in Decatur, Indiana, is a 25 bed critical access hospital.
Individuals affected by the Adams County Memorial 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