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HIPAA Breaches in Illinois

25 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 979K individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

25

Incidents reported

979K

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in Illinois

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Mar 23, 2026Option Care Health, Inc.2,086Hhs Breach
Mar 3, 2026Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc.805Hhs Breach
Feb 6, 2026Howard Brown Health8,357Hhs Breach
Feb 4, 2026Illinois Department of Human Services705,017Hhs Breach
Feb 4, 2026Iroquois Memorial Hospital621Hhs Breach
Feb 4, 2026Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology700Hhs Breach
Jan 17, 2026TriCity Family Services2,511Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Keystone Alliance, Inc.1,021Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Sedgebrook OpCo SL VII LLC7,382Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Innovative Physical Therapy2,023Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Saint Anthony Hospital6,679Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Walgreen Co.2,708Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Children's Home & Aid dba Brightpoint1,051Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Alera Group, Inc.155,567Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Naper Grove Vision Care501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025UChicago Medicine Medical Group38,656Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas593Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Allied Services Division Welfare Fund5,727Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Family Christian Health Center12,500Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Thrive Physical Therapy Partners986Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in Illinois by incident count

#1

Option Care Health, Inc.

1

incidents

2K

individuals

#2

Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc.

1

incidents

805

individuals

#3

Illinois Department of Human Services

1

incidents

705K

individuals

#4

Iroquois Memorial Hospital

1

incidents

621

individuals

#5

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

1

incidents

700

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in Illinois

Breakdown of breach types reported across 25 incidents in Illinois. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident17 (68%)
  • Unauthorized Access/Disclosure7 (28%)
  • Loss1 (4%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in Illinois

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in Illinois?

Patient Protect tracks 25 reported healthcare data breach incidents in Illinois, affecting approximately 979K individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in Illinois?

The most frequently reported breach vector in Illinois is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 17 of 25 incidents. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure is the second most common with 7 incidents.

Are independent practices in Illinois at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. Illinois practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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