HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Steward Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Steward Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,188
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Steward Medical Group, reported that two former employees impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 2,188 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, clinical information, medications, and the last 4 digits of Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided compliment...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Steward Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Medical Group | MA | Healthcare Provider | 640 | Jun 4, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Steward Medical Group | MA | Healthcare Provider | 16,276 | Nov 28, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Steward Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,188 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Steward Medical Group 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 Steward Medical Group.