Miami Beach Healthcare Group LTD dba Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Florida reported 2,560 patients had PHI stolen from their EMR between January 1 , 2012 and September 12 , 2012 . Hospital statement : On September 7 , 2012 law enforcement notified Aventura Hospital , stating that documents containing patient information had been stolen from the facility . Law enforcement believes these records were stolen for the possible purpose of identity theft . Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is committed to the proper handling and protection of patient information , and we are working closely with law enforcement to investigate and identify the individuals responsible for the theft . We have contacted those affected and we are taking steps to mitigate risk to affected patients such as providing free credit monitoring for one year . In addition , we are initiating new guidelines to further ensure the protection of patient information in the future . ;