HHS OCR report ยท 2018
New England Baptist Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- New England Baptist Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 7,582
- Submission date
- Jun 8, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
New England Baptist Health, the covered entity (CE), impermissibly disclosed the patient list of a retired physician to the physician and to the outside healthcare provider where the physician referred his patients upon his retirement. The protected health information (PHI) involved included the names and addresses of 7,582 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE ensured that all copies of the disclosed list ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the New England Baptist Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,582 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 8, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 New England Baptist Health 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 New England Baptist Health.