HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lawrence General Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lawrence General Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 176,587
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lawrence General Hospital, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 176,587 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, clinical information, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. A phone line was created for questions or concerns and complimentary credit monitoring services were provid...
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 | 76,571 | Feb 23, 2023 | 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 176,587 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 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 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.