HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Adirondack Medical Center d/b/a Adirondack Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adirondack Medical Center d/b/a Adirondack Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 877
- Submission date
- May 27, 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), Adirondack Medical Center dba Adirondack Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 877 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medications prescribed, and medical record numbers. The CE and BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adirondack Medical Center d/b/a Adirondack Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 877 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 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 Adirondack Medical Center d/b/a Adirondack Health 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 Adirondack Medical Center d/b/a Adirondack Health.