HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris, Inc d/b/a Horizon Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris, Inc d/b/a Horizon Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 16,598
- Submission date
- Oct 19, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris dba Horizon Health, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 16,598 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and claims and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS and the BA notified the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the b...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris, Inc d/b/a Horizon Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,598 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 19, 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 Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris, Inc d/b/a Horizon 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 Hospital & Medical Foundation of Paris, Inc d/b/a Horizon Health.