HHS OCR report · 2023
CareTree, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareTree, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 15,846
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CareTree, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 15,846 individuals. The breached PHI included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, lab results, medications, and financial and other medical information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the B...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareTree, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,846 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 CareTree, Inc. 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 CareTree, Inc..