HHS OCR report · 2024
EngageMED, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- EngageMED, Inc
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 249,297
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), EngageMED, reported that it experienced a hacking incident affecting 249,297 individuals’ protected health information (PHI). The affected PHI included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the BA created a new and/or updated Security Rule Risk Management Plan, implemented new technical safeguards, revised policies and procedures, and trained or retrained workforce memb...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the EngageMED, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 249,297 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from EngageMED, Inc legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or EngageMED, Inc.