HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Lawrence General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lawrence General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 76,571
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lawrence General Hospital, reported that its business associate experienced a cyberattack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 76,571 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Lawrence General Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence General Hospital | MA | Healthcare Provider | 176,587 | Nov 5, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Lawrence General Hospital | MA | Healthcare Provider | 2,071 | Aug 5, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lawrence General Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 76,571 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2023.
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 Lawrence General 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 Lawrence General Hospital.