HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Neighborhood Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Neighborhood Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 45,200
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Neighborhood Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 45,200 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, treatment information, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also ended its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Neighborhood Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 45,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2021.
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 Neighborhood Healthcare 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 Neighborhood Healthcare.