HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Health Recovery Services, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Recovery Services, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 20,485
- Submission date
- Apr 5, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Health Recovery Services, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 20,485 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, treatment information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Recovery Services, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,485 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 2019.
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 Health Recovery Services, Inc. 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 Health Recovery Services, Inc..