HHS OCR report · 2021
Talbert House data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Talbert House
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 304,000
- Submission date
- Sep 10, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Talbert House, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 304,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Talbert House data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 304,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 10, 2021.
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 Talbert House 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 Talbert House.