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HHS OCR report ยท 2024

Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs data breach

Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, a healthcare provider in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 846 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 18, 2024.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Massachusetts
Individuals affected
846
Submission date
Jan 18, 2024
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity, Walker, Inc., reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 846 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better pro...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 846 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 18, 2024.

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 Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs 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 Walker, Inc. d/b/a Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs.