HHS OCR report ยท 2021
NYC Health + Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NYC Health + Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 43,727
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 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), NYC Health + Hospitals, reported that its business associate was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 43,727 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by NYC Health + Hospitals
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 58,778 | Jun 18, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 5,086 | Mar 10, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 5,728 | Jun 6, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 3,000 | Dec 22, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| NYC Health + Hospitals | NY | Healthcare Provider | 2,174 | Dec 2, 2022 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NYC Health + Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 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 NYC Health + Hospitals 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 NYC Health + Hospitals.