HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 78,006
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2020
- 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 experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 78,006 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, gender, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
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 | 17,481 | Jun 30, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. | DE | Healthcare Provider | 565 | May 18, 2021 | 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 78,006 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 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: 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..