HHS OCR report · 2015
Rush University Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rush University Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,529
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 9, 2015, a business associate (BA), Standard Register, erroneously mailed announcements concerning a retirement for the covered entity (CE), Rush University Medical Center, which resulted in misdirected letters being sent to the wrong patients associated with the clinic. The breach affected 1,529 individuals and included patients’ names. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also en...
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 | 44,924 | Feb 28, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Rush University Medical Center | IL | Healthcare Provider | 908 | Feb 11, 2019 | 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 1,529 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.