HHS OCR report ยท 2022
CommonSpirit Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CommonSpirit Health
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 633,031
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CommonSpirit Health, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 633,031 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CommonSpirit Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 633,031 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 2022.
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 CommonSpirit Health 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 CommonSpirit Health.