HHS OCR report · 2017
Mount Carmel Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mount Carmel Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 836
- Submission date
- Dec 8, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee of the covered entity’s (CE) bariatric unit erroneously sent an email to post-bariatric patients identifying the entire list to all other patients. The breach affected approximately 836 individuals and included demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE reeducated the employee responsible for the breach, revised its policy regarding electronic communications with patients (highlighting t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mount Carmel Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 836 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 8, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Mount Carmel Health System 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 Mount Carmel Health System.