HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Merritt Healthcare Advisors data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Merritt Healthcare Advisors
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 88,740
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Merritt Healthcare Advisors reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 88,740 individuals. Upon investigation, it was determined that the entity is not a covered entity or business associate; OCR closed the matter.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Merritt Healthcare Advisors data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 88,740 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 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: Email.
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 Merritt Healthcare Advisors 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 Merritt Healthcare Advisors.