HHS OCR report · 2016
Maryland Medical Center/Dr. Morrill data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Maryland Medical Center/Dr. Morrill
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 3, 2016, a cyber-attacker accessed the covered entity’s (CE) practice computer system to deny access to certain portions of its computer system until a ransom was paid. The CE, Maryland Medical Center, shut down the system and utilized its backup to recover the lost information. The compromised information consisted of correspondence to patients regarding test results utilizing patient names, date of birth, social security number. The documents targeted by the virus affected ap...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Maryland Medical Center/Dr. Morrill data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Maryland Medical Center/Dr. Morrill 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 Maryland Medical Center/Dr. Morrill.