HHS OCR report ยท 2026
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,909
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), New York Presbyterian Hospital, reported a mailing error that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,909 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to be...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | NY | Healthcare Provider | 54,396 | Mar 20, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | NY | Healthcare Provider | 12,000 | Nov 11, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,909 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital 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 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.