HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Swedish Covenant Health DBA Swedish Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Swedish Covenant Health DBA Swedish Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 4,206
- Submission date
- May 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Swedish Covenant Health dba Swedish Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,206 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and diagnoses and conditions. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Swedish Covenant Health DBA Swedish Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,206 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 2021.
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 Swedish Covenant Health DBA Swedish 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 Swedish Covenant Health DBA Swedish Hospital.