HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 538
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 538 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards and provided training to its employees.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 538 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2022.
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 Cooperman Barnabas 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 Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.