HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Episource data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Episource
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 23,557
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2023
- 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), Episource, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 23,557 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, lab results, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Episource data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,557 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2023.
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 Episource 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 Episource.