HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Boston IVF, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boston IVF, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 604
- Submission date
- May 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Boston IVF, reported that an employee mailed billing statements that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 604 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE has sanctioned the team member involved, implemented additional administrative safeguards, and retrained staff on the requirement to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boston IVF, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 604 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 30, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Boston IVF, LLC 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 Boston IVF, LLC.