HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Catholic Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Catholic Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 18,623
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Catholic Medical Center, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 18,623 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
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 | 2,792 | Apr 15, 2024 | 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 18,623 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.
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 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.