HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 597
- Submission date
- Nov 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 597 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided comp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 597 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 24, 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: 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 Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc. 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 Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, Inc..