HHS OCR report · 2024
Catholic Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 2,792
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Catholic Medical Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the subject of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,792 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Catholic Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Medical Center | NH | Healthcare Provider | 18,623 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Catholic Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,792 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 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 Catholic Medical Center 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 Catholic Medical Center.