HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Alexian Brothers Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 632
- Submission date
- May 19, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 13, 2015, several files containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) were discovered on computers accessible to the public in the medical library at the covered entity (CE), Alexian Brothers Medical Center. The files included the first and last names, medical record numbers, and medication information related to 618 patients, and other clinical information for 14 patients. Approximately 632 individuals were affected by this breach. The CE provided breach notification t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alexian Brothers Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 632 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 19, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Alexian Brothers Medical Center 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 Alexian Brothers Medical Center.