HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Bloom Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bloom Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,545
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Bloom Health Centers, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,545 individuals. The PHI involved included Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Bloom Health Centers
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Health Centers | MD | Healthcare Provider | 1,954 | Feb 1, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bloom Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,545 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2023.
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 Bloom Health Centers 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 Bloom Health Centers.