HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Adventist HealthCare data breach
Adventist HealthCare, a healthcare provider in Maryland, reported a breach affecting 1,300 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2025.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adventist HealthCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,300
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Adventist HealthCare, reported that its business associate (BA) mailed letters containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,300 individuals. The letters were subsequently lost during the mailing process. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Adventist HealthCare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist HealthCare | MD | Healthcare Provider | 13,041 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adventist HealthCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Adventist 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 Adventist HealthCare.