HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Community Health Network, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Network, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,600
- Submission date
- May 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community Health Network, Inc., reported that several employees were the victims of email phishing schemes. The email accounts contained the protected health information (PHI) of 6,600 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE implemented addit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Community Health Network, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Network, Inc. | IN | Healthcare Provider | 15,410 | Jul 7, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Community Health Network, Inc. | IN | Healthcare Provider | 20,777 | Nov 17, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Community Health Network, Inc. | IN | Business Associate | 1,237 | Jan 13, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Community Health Network, Inc. | IN | Healthcare Provider | 81,118 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Network, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2019.
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 Community Health Network, Inc. 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 Community Health Network, Inc..