HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Rush University Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rush University Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 44,924
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
MiraMed Global Services, Inc., a business associate (BA), reported than an employee improperly disclosed protected health information (PHI) with the intent to sell it to an unauthorized third party. The employee compiled protected health information (PHI) and sent it to his personal email account. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and insurance information. This breach affected 49,201 individuals. The covered entity (CE), Rush University ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rush University Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 908 | Feb 11, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Rush University Medical Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 1,529 | Nov 6, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rush University Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 44,924 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Rush University Medical Center 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 Rush University Medical Center.