HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Beacon Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Beacon Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,304
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Beacon Health System, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 3,304 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Beacon Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health System | IN | Healthcare Provider | 1,239 | May 26, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Beacon Health System | IN | Healthcare Provider | 306,789 | May 22, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Beacon Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,304 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Beacon Health System 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 Beacon Health System.