HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Benson Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benson Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 28,913
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Benson Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 28,913 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Benson Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,913 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 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 Benson Health 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 Benson Health.