Notice of privacy incident from Allina Health

MINNEAPOLIS (May 6, 2024) — This notice is regarding a privacy incident that included personal information of some patients. Allina Health recently became aware that a former employee impermissibly accessed the patient health records of 715 patients while employed by Allina Health. This individual has not worked for Allina Health since 2022. The impacted patients are being notified via letter.  

Allina Health does not permit any employee to access health information without an appropriate business reason. 

The information may have included:   
  • Demographic information
  • Photo ID
  • Insurance information
  • Limited clinical information
  • Last 4 digits of Social Security Number 

This information DID NOT include: 

  • Credit card information  

Allina Health is committed to patient privacy and understands that these types of events can cause concern. We are deeply sorry for any concern or inconvenience that this incident causes. As a precaution, Allina Health is offering two years of identity and credit monitoring at no cost to the patient.  In addition to sending letters to those impacted, Allina Health has notified the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights of this incident, as required by regulations.

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life. 

Allina Health Institutes are at the forefront of the mission, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties: 

  • Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research and care delivery through clinical trials, publications and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report. 
  • Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations—including its three largest hospitals, which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties. 
  • Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Delivering advanced neurologic and spine care through Givens Brain Tumor Program, two nationally accredited stroke centers and an elite Adult Neurology Residency Program, while earning recognition from Becker’s, Newsweek & U.S. News & World Report.

Together, these institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.