HHS OCR report · 2022
Blakehurst data breach
Blakehurst, a healthcare provider in Maryland, reported a breach affecting 1,047 individuals to HHS OCR on Dec 6, 2022.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blakehurst
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,047
- Submission date
- Dec 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Blakehurst, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,047 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blakehurst data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,047 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 6, 2022.
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 Blakehurst 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 Blakehurst.