HHS OCR report · 2019
Goshen Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Goshen Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 9,160
- Submission date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Goshen Health System, Inc., reported that two of its employees were victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 9,160 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Goshen Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,160 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 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 Goshen Health 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 Goshen Health.