HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 17,481
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 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), Bayhealth Medical Center, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,481 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. | DE | Healthcare Provider | 565 | May 18, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. | DE | Healthcare Provider | 78,006 | Nov 20, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,481 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 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 Bayhealth Medical Center, 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 Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc..