HHS OCR report ยท 2020
InterMed, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- InterMed, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 33,000
- Submission date
- Jan 8, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
InterMed, PA, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 33,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, health insurance information, clinical information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the InterMed, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 8, 2020.
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 InterMed, PA 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 InterMed, PA.