HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Forward Healthcare, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Forward Healthcare, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 3,999
- Submission date
- Feb 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Forward Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,999 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Forward Healthcare, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,999 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 8, 2024.
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 Forward Healthcare, LLC 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 Forward Healthcare, LLC.