HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Saint Agnes Health Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Agnes Health Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 24,967
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user gained access to employees' email accounts due to a phishing attack. The breach included the protected health information (PHI of approximately 25,000 individuals and included demographic, financial, and clinical information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE provided additional staff training regarding phishing attacks and implemented additional safeguards for its email system t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Agnes Health Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 24,967 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 2015.
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 Saint Agnes Health Care, 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 Saint Agnes Health Care, Inc..