HHS OCR report · 2019
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 68,039
- Submission date
- Oct 4, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Methodist Hospitals, Inc., reported that two of its employees were victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 68,039 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, passport numbers, financial information, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Methodist Hospitals, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 68,039 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 4, 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 The Methodist Hospitals, 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 The Methodist Hospitals, Inc..