HHS OCR report · 2014
Jewish Hospital data breach
Jewish Hospital, a healthcare provider in Kentucky, reported a breach affecting 2,992 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jewish Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,992
- Submission date
- Mar 28, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A small number of employees of the covered entity (CE), Jewish Hospital, responded to “phishing” emails that appeared legitimate and disclosed the demographic and clinical protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,992 individuals. The PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, treatments received, health insurance information and the social security numbers of a few individuals. In response to the incident, the CE secured the affected email acco...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Jewish Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Hospital | KY | Healthcare Provider | 2,089 | Aug 5, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jewish Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,992 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Jewish Hospital 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 Jewish Hospital.