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.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, 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 Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

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.