Providence (Health Gorilla) Data Breach Impacts Patient Records
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on April 16, 2026 · Washington
Providence and Health Gorilla have reported a data breach to the Washington Attorney General, affecting sensitive patient information. Our firm is investigating this incident to determine potential negligence and assist those whose data was exposed.
DataBreachLawGroup.com is investigating the data breach recently reported by Providence and Health Gorilla to the Washington Attorney General on April 16, 2026. This incident has potentially compromised a significant amount of sensitive patient data, leading our firm to explore the legal options available to affected individuals.
Providence and its affiliated clinical networks, along with data platforms like Health Gorilla, handle vast amounts of personal and medical information. While the exact details of the compromise are under review, cyberattacks in the healthcare sector often involve sophisticated intrusions that target vulnerabilities in digital health information exchange systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access to patient data.
The compromised information in this breach includes Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, and Provider and Treatment Dates. Exposure of these categories of data can lead to serious risks, including medical identity theft, fraudulent insurance claims, and other forms of financial and personal harm that can have long-lasting consequences for victims.
Organizations like Providence and Health Gorilla are legally obligated under federal and state laws, including HIPAA, to protect patient data with robust security measures. A data breach of this nature raises serious questions about whether these entities met their duty to safeguard sensitive information. Our investigation aims to uncover any potential failures in these security protocols.
If you have received a notification letter from Providence or Health Gorilla regarding this data breach, it means your personal information was exposed. Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation for the increased risk of identity theft and other damages. We are offering a free, no-obligation case review to help you understand your rights and options.
Source: Washington Attorney General breach notification record
If you were affected
Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Check for medical identity theft
Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer for services or claims you never received, which can signal misuse of your medical identity.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
Did you receive a letter from Providence (Health Gorilla)?
A case review is free and confidential. Tell us about your letter and we will explain your options.