HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Montefiore Einstein Advance Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Montefiore Einstein Advance Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,356
- Submission date
- May 24, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Montefiore Einstein Advance Care, reported that it was the target of a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,356 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical record numbers, and dates of service. The Ce notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Montefiore Einstein Advance Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,356 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2024.
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 Montefiore Einstein Advance Care 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 Montefiore Einstein Advance Care.