HHS OCR report ยท 2021
HeartShare Wellness, LTD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HeartShare Wellness, LTD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 586
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 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), HeartShare Wellness, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 586 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and health insurance and treatment information. The subcontractor notified affected individuals and provided substitute notice; the CE notified HHS and the media. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Priv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HeartShare Wellness, LTD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 586 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 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 HeartShare Wellness, LTD 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 HeartShare Wellness, LTD.