HHS OCR report · 2024
BrightStar Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BrightStar Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,187
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), BrightStar Care, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,187 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims and financial information, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented several administrative and technical ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BrightStar Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,187 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2024.
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 BrightStar Care 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 BrightStar Care.