HHS OCR report · 2018
Aultman Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aultman Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 42,625
- Submission date
- May 25, 2018
- 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 multiple email accounts were hacked which affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 42, 625 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, mailing and email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, lab results, diagnoses, medications prescribed, 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.
Other reports by Aultman Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aultman Hospital | OH | Healthcare Provider | 6,892 | Jul 3, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Aultman Hospital | OH | Healthcare Provider | 26,206 | Jun 21, 2024 | 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 42,625 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 2018.
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.