HHS OCR report · 2024
Aspire Health Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aspire Health Alliance
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 17,490
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Aspire Health Alliance, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,490 individuals. The PHI involved included named, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring to affected individuals ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aspire Health Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,490 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2024.
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 Aspire Health Alliance 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 Aspire Health Alliance.