HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Emerson Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Emerson Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 6,314
- Submission date
- Mar 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Emerson Hospital, reported that its business associate (BA), MiraMed Global Services Inc. impermissibly transmitted electronic files containing protected health information (PHI) to an unauthorized third party. This breach incident affected 6,314 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and insurance information. Following this breach incident, the CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, In addition, Emerson Hos...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Emerson Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,314 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 8, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Emerson Hospital 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 Emerson Hospital.