Central Ozarks Medical Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
February 2, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Central Ozarks Medical Center, following a notification filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the incident involved a hacking and IT-related security event that impacted a network server. Central Ozarks Medical Center reported that 11,818 individuals may have been affected. The breach was submitted to federal regulators on January 9, 2026.
The information potentially involved includes personal and protected health information maintained by the healthcare provider. At this time, the organization has not publicly disclosed additional details regarding the specific categories of data involved.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Central Ozarks Medical Center implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the incident could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims arising from the breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Central Ozarks Medical Center?
Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive, accessible primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to residents in Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan, and Pulaski counties in Missouri.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com
This is for informational purposes and is not a solicitation.