HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Central Maine Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Maine Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 7,223
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Central Maine Healthcare, reported that it experienced a malware incident that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 222,810 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and securit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Maine Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,223 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Central Maine Healthcare 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 Central Maine Healthcare.