HHS OCR report ยท 2023
US Wellness Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- US Wellness Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 15,818
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), U.S. Wellness, reported that its third-party vendor was the victim of a cybersecurity attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 15,818 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and dates of birth. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA offered complimentary credit and identity protection services and implemented additional administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the US Wellness Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,818 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 US Wellness 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 US Wellness Inc..