HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Central Jersey Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Central Jersey Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 88,000
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2025
- 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), Central Jersey Medical Center, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information of 88,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Central Jersey Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 88,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2025.
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 Central Jersey 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 Central Jersey Medical Center.