HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Community Health Network, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Network, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,237
- Submission date
- Jan 13, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OCR opened a compliance review into the covered entity (CE), Community Health Network, due to its potential use of online tracking technology. In response to the compliance review, the CE determined that the protected health information (PHI) of 1,237 individuals was impermissibly disclosed to third-party tracking technology vendors, such as Facebook and Google. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, IP addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affect...
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 | Healthcare Provider | 81,118 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Community Health Network, Inc. | IN | Healthcare Provider | 3,600 | May 6, 2019 | 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 1,237 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 13, 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: Network Server.
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..