HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 17,161
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), United Bronx Parents, Inc., reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 17,161 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,161 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 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: Email.
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 The Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network 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 The Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network.