HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Richmond University Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Richmond University Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 674,033
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 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), Richmond University Medical Center, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 674,033 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Richmond University Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 674,033 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 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 Richmond University Medical 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 Richmond University Medical Center.