HHS OCR report ยท 2022
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 12,000
- Submission date
- Nov 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NewYork-Presbyterian, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, health insurance and financial information, passport information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE retrained staff in its requirements to protect and sec...
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 | 6,909 | Jun 16, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital | NY | Healthcare Provider | 54,396 | Mar 20, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 11, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.