HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. d/b/a MJHS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. d/b/a MJHS
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 50,000
- Submission date
- Mar 22, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Metropolitan Jewish Health System dba MJHS, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 50,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the discovery of the incident, the CE implemented additional administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. d/b/a MJHS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 22, 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: 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 Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. d/b/a MJHS 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 Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. d/b/a MJHS.