HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Montgomery Hospice, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Montgomery Hospice, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 6,741
- Submission date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Montgomery Hospice, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 6,741 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Montgomery Hospice, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,741 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 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 Montgomery Hospice, 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 Montgomery Hospice, Inc..