HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Steward Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Steward Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 640
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Steward Medical Group, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 640 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Steward Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Medical Group | FL | Healthcare Provider | 2,188 | Jul 26, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Steward Medical Group | MA | Healthcare Provider | 16,276 | Nov 28, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Steward Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 640 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2021.
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 Steward Medical Group 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 Steward Medical Group.