HHS OCR report ยท 2018
LifeBridge Health, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- LifeBridge Health, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 538,127
- Submission date
- May 15, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
During an investigation of a malware attack on its computer server that hosts its electronic medical records, in March of 2018, the covered entity (CE) discovered that an unauthorized person accessed the server on September 27, 2016. The breach affected approximately 538,127 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the b...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by LifeBridge Health, Inc
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBridge Health, Inc | MD | Healthcare Provider | 25,895 | Jan 8, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the LifeBridge Health, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 538,127 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2018.
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 LifeBridge Health, Inc 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 LifeBridge Health, Inc.