HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 7,664
- Submission date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospice of the Bluegrass dba Bluegrass Care Navigators, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,664 individuals. The PHI involved included addresses, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. Staff were retrained on em...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators | KY | Healthcare Provider | 2,282 | Apr 17, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,664 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 26, 2023.
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 Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators 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 Hospice of the Bluegrass, Inc. dba Bluegrass Care Navigators.