HHS OCR report · 2018
Episcopal Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Episcopal Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 218,055
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Episcopal Health Services, Inc., reported that numerous employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 218,055 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial information, diagnoses, mediations prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Episcopal Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 218,055 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2018.
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 Episcopal Health Services 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 Episcopal Health Services.