HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Hopebridge data breach
Hopebridge, a healthcare provider in Indiana, reported a breach affecting 1,411 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2018.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hopebridge
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,411
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 19, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Hopebridge, learned that an unauthorized actor may have gained access to some employees' email accounts between March and July 2018. This breach involved the clinical information of 1,411 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE formalized its incident response reporting procedure and trained staff on the new procedure. It also improved safeguards by implementing addit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hopebridge data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,411 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 2018.
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 Hopebridge 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 Hopebridge.