La Clínica de La Raza Reports Data Breach Affecting Patient Records
La Clínica de La Raza, one of the Bay Area's largest FQHCs serving 90,000+ patients across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties, disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to patient health records. The breach was discovered in late February and reported to HHS.
La Clínica is offering credit monitoring to affected patients. The incident highlights the growing cybersecurity threat to FQHCs — 73% of health centers reported a cyber incident in the past 2 years per NACHC surveys.
Key takeaways
- La Clínica de La Raza disclosed a data breach — unauthorized access to patient health records
- Serves 90,000+ patients across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties
- 73% of health centers reported a cyber incident in the past 2 years per NACHC surveys
- Action: FQHCs should review cybersecurity posture, conduct breach response drills, and update BAAs
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Affected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, March 8). La Clínica de La Raza Reports Data Breach Affecting Patient Records. Primary source: La Clínica de La Raza. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/la-clinica-data-breach-2026
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