HHS OCR report · 2021
Maxim Healthcare Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Maxim Healthcare Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 65,267
- Submission date
- Nov 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Maxim Healthcare Group, reported that multiple employees were victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 65,267 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit mon...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Maxim Healthcare Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 65,267 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 4, 2021.
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 Maxim Healthcare Group 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 Maxim Healthcare Group.