HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Steward Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Steward Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 16,276
- Submission date
- Nov 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA), Business and Professional Exchange, that provided the covered entity (CE) with 24-hour telephone answering services, experienced a ransomware incident affecting their computer network servers. The breach involved the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 16,276 individuals, including demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR reviewed the BA agreement between t...
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 | 640 | Jun 4, 2021 | 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 16,276 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 28, 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: 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 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.