HHS OCR report · 2020
Family Health Center of Worcester data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Health Center of Worcester
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 566
- Submission date
- Dec 4, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Family Health Center of Worcester, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of an email phishing and ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 556 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims information, clinical information, treatment information, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Health Center of Worcester data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 566 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 4, 2020.
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 Family Health Center of Worcester 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 Family Health Center of Worcester.