HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Tewksbury Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Tewksbury Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 1,176
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of Tewksbury Hospital, a covered component of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the covered entity (CE), impermissibly access the electronic medical records of 1,176 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute notice on its website. The employee resigned before the CE could apply sanctions. Fol...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Tewksbury Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,176 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Tewksbury 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 Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Tewksbury Hospital.