HHS OCR report · 2023
St. Luke's Health System, Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Luke's Health System, Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Idaho
- Individuals affected
- 15,246
- Submission date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Luke’s Health System, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 15,246 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA corrected and updated the printing system to prevent similar incid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by St. Luke's Health System, Ltd.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Health System, Ltd. | ID | Healthcare Provider | 31,573 | Aug 2, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Luke's Health System, Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,246 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 6, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 St. Luke's Health System, Ltd. 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 St. Luke's Health System, Ltd..