HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Howard Brown Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Howard Brown Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 8,357
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Howard Brown Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,357 individuals. The PHI included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Howard Brown Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,357 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Howard Brown 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 Howard Brown Health.