Senate HELP Committee Investigates NYC Health + Hospitals Cybersecurity Breach Impacting Patient Data
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., is seeking detailed information from New York City officials regarding a cybersecurity breach at NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States. The breach, which occurred between November 25, 2025, and February 11, 2026, involved unauthorized access to sensitive systems, potentially compromising health insurance, medical, biometric, billing, and personal information of patients. The breach was attributed to a third-party vendor's security lapse. NYC Health + Hospitals notified affected individuals on March 24, 2026, and has been asked to provide a comprehensive response by June 18, 2026, detailing their security protocols and remedial actions taken to prevent future incidents.