HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Saint Anthony Health Ministries data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Anthony Health Ministries
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 360,220
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Saint Anthony Health Ministries, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 360,220 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In an effort to prevent recurrence, the CE implemented updated ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Anthony Health Ministries data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 360,220 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2024.
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 Saint Anthony Health Ministries 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 Saint Anthony Health Ministries.