HHS OCR report ยท 2024
DMEscripts, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DMEscripts, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 9,993
- Submission date
- Oct 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), DMEscripts, LLC, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 9,993 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrative...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DMEscripts, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,993 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 8, 2024.
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 DMEscripts, LLC 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 DMEscripts, LLC.