HHS OCR report · 2024
Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,845
- Submission date
- Oct 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) for 4,845 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional adm...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,845 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 16, 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: 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 Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital 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 Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital.