HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Aultman Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aultman Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 6,892
- Submission date
- Jul 3, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Aultman Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that an email phishing scheme affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,892 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, and claims and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Aultman Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aultman Hospital | OH | Healthcare Provider | 26,206 | Jun 21, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Aultman Hospital | OH | Healthcare Provider | 42,625 | May 25, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Aultman Hospital | OH | Healthcare Provider | 13,867 | Aug 5, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aultman Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,892 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 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: 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 Aultman Hospital 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 Aultman Hospital.