Premier Health Partners Data Breach Exposes Medical Info & Social Security Numbers

On July 12, 2023, Premier Health Partners discovered a significant data breach that affected its hospital and health care operations in Dayton, Ohio. According to the company, an unauthorized party gained access to its systems between June 7, 2023, and July 12, 2023. During this period, sensitive information belonging to patients and possibly employees was exposed.

The breach compromised a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The data exposed included Social Security numbers, dates of birth, digital signatures, driver’s license numbers or state-issued identification numbers, financial account information, health insurance details, individual taxpayer identification numbers, login credentials, medical information, names, and passport numbers.

The exposure of both PII and PHI increases the risk of identity theft and medical fraud for those affected.

Premier Health Partners has provided a detailed notice of information privacy incident on its own website, outlining the nature and scope of the breach. The cybersecurity incident was disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office on Aug. 13, 2025.

Premier Health Partners's response

In response to the breach, Premier Health Partners initiated a thorough investigation to determine the extent of the unauthorized access and the types of information involved. The company has notified affected individuals in writing, as required by law, and has provided resources to help them understand what happened and what steps they can take to protect themselves.

Given the severity of the breach and the types of information exposed, individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant for signs of identity theft or fraud. It is advisable to monitor financial accounts, review credit reports, and consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with major credit bureaus. If login credentials were involved, changing passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication where possible is strongly recommended.

More information about the organization can be found on the Premier Health website.