HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Hospital Sisters Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospital Sisters Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 16,167
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospital Sisters Health System, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 16,167 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Hospital Sisters Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Sisters Health System | IL | Business Associate | 500 | Oct 26, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospital Sisters Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,167 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.
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 Hospital Sisters Health System 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 Sisters Health System.