HHS OCR report · 2019
Hospice of San Joaquin data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospice of San Joaquin
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 13,000
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospice of San Joaquin, reported that its business associate (BA) IT Pro Source, was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 13,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, birthdates, claims information, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notifi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospice of San Joaquin data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2019.
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 Hospice of San Joaquin 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 Hospice of San Joaquin.