HHS OCR report · 2018
Reliable Respiratory data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Reliable Respiratory
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 21,311
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 2, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Reliable Respiratory, learned that a phishing email sent on June 28, 2018, comprised an employee’s email, potentially exposing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 21,311 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the incident included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, provided a call-center number and provided free credit monitoring. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Reliable Respiratory data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,311 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Reliable Respiratory 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 Reliable Respiratory.