HHS OCR report · 2022
Refuah Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Refuah Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 260,740
- Submission date
- Apr 29, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Refuah Health Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a malware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 260,740 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, lab results, medications, state identification numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Refuah Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 260,740 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 29, 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: 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 Refuah Health Center 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 Refuah Health Center.