HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Howard County General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Howard County General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,975
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2023
- 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), Howard County General Hospital, reported that it was the subject of a malware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,975 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. 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 Howard County General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,975 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 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: 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 Howard County General Hospital 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 Howard County General Hospital.