HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Shields Health Care Group, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shields Health Care Group, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,380,483
- Submission date
- May 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Shields Health Care Group, reported that it was the subject of a data breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,380,483 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shields Health Care Group, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,380,483 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2022.
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 Shields Health Care Group, Inc. 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 Shields Health Care Group, Inc..