HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Sheppard Pratt data breach
Sheppard Pratt, a healthcare provider in Maryland, reported a breach affecting 753 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2026.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sheppard Pratt
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 753
- Submission date
- Jan 9, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sheppard Pratt, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 753 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sheppard Pratt data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 753 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2026.
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 Sheppard Pratt 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 Sheppard Pratt.