HHS OCR report · 2019
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,195
- Submission date
- Dec 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,138 patients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medication information. As a result of the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its data. The CE also trained its staff on the importance of pat...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | IL | Healthcare Provider | 775,860 | Jun 27, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | IL | Healthcare Provider | 4,824 | May 4, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,195 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 26, 2019.
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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.