HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Bayhealth Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bayhealth Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 497,047
- Submission date
- Oct 4, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Bayhealth Medical Center, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 497,047 individuals. The PHI involved included Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bayhealth Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 497,047 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 4, 2024.
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 Bayhealth Medical Center 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 Bayhealth Medical Center.