HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Berkshire Health Systems, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Berkshire Health Systems, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 1,421
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Berkshire Health Systems, Inc., reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,421 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned workforce members involved and retrained its staff on the requirement to protect and secure PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Berkshire Health Systems, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,421 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Berkshire Health Systems, 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 Berkshire Health Systems, Inc..