HHS OCR report · 2020
NCH Healthcare System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NCH Healthcare System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 63,581
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
NCH National Healthcare System, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 63,581 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NCH Healthcare System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 63,581 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 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 NCH Healthcare System, 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 NCH Healthcare System, Inc..