HHS OCR report · 2013
Hancock OB/GYN data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hancock OB/GYN
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,396
- Submission date
- Aug 12, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity (CE), Hancock OB/GYN impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,396 individuals without a necessary business reason to do so. The ePHI included names, dates of service, medical record numbers, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Upon discovering the breach, the CE terminated the responsible individuals’ employment. As a result of OCR’s investigation...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hancock OB/GYN data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,396 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 12, 2013.
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 Hancock OB/GYN 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 Hancock OB/GYN.