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
- 908
- Submission date
- Feb 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rush University Medical Center, the covered entity, reported that protected health information (PHI), was incorrectly sent to patient addresses via a letter campaign. This error caused letters to be sent to addresses with the wrong patient names on the outer envelope. This breach affected 908 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach incident were names. To mitigate this breach and prevent similar accidents, the covered entity implemented a mass mailing policy, which required management r...
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 | 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 908 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 11, 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: 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.