HHS OCR report · 2023
Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,997
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation, a covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,997 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS and the media; the BA notified affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,997 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 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 Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation 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 Lurie Children’s Surgical Foundation.