HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Capital Health System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Capital Health System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 503,071
- Submission date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Capital Health System, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 503,071 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Capital Health System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 503,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 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: 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 Capital Health System, Inc. 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 Capital Health System, Inc..