HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Saint Francis Healthcare Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Francis Healthcare Partners
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 38,529
- Submission date
- May 4, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Saint Francis Healthcare Partners, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 38,529 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, health insurance information, and treatment and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its ePHI. In addition, the CE ret...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Francis Healthcare Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,529 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 4, 2020.
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 Saint Francis Healthcare Partners 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 Saint Francis Healthcare Partners.