HHS OCR report · 2025
Bassett Healthcare Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bassett Healthcare Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,565
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Bassett Healthcare Network, the covered entity (CE), reported that a physician impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) 5,565 individuals without authorization. The PHI involved in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Substitute notice was provided on the CE’s website. Upon discovering the incident, the CE sanctioned the physician and implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bassett Healthcare Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,565 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop, Paper/Films.
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 Bassett Healthcare Network 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 Bassett Healthcare Network.