HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Postmeds, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Postmeds, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,369,026
- Submission date
- Oct 30, 2023
- 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), Postmeds, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,369,026 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medications, and some Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Postmeds, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,369,026 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2023.
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 Postmeds, 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 Postmeds, Inc..