HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Susan M Hughes Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Susan M Hughes Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 11,400
- Submission date
- Dec 27, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Susan M. Hughes Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 11,400 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, telephone numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff to better protec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Susan M Hughes Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 27, 2016.
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 Susan M Hughes 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 Susan M Hughes Center.