HHS OCR report · 2023
Harrisburg Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harrisburg Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 147,826
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Harrisburg Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 147,826 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medical conditions, lab results, medications, and digital/electronic signatures. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE imp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harrisburg Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 147,826 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Medical Center.