HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Sparta Community Hospital District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sparta Community Hospital District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 909
- Submission date
- May 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sparta Community Hospital District, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 909 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeg...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sparta Community Hospital District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 909 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 2023.
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 Sparta Community Hospital District 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 Sparta Community Hospital District.