HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Monadnock Community Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Monadnock Community Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 14,340
- Submission date
- May 4, 2021
- 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), Monadnock Community Hospital, reported that its business associate was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information of 14,340 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, prescription information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Monadnock Community Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,340 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 4, 2021.
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 Monadnock Community Hospital 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 Monadnock Community Hospital.