HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 565
- Submission date
- May 18, 2021
- 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, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 565 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and prescription information. The CE worked with its BA to notify HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website.
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 | 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 565 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2021.
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..