HHS OCR report ยท 2022
St Joseph Heritage Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St Joseph Heritage Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 7,229
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2022
- 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), Providence St. Joseph Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 7,229 individuals. The PHI involved included names, gender, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St Joseph Heritage Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,229 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2022.
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 St Joseph Heritage Health 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 St Joseph Heritage Health.