HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Saint Francis Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Francis Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 18,911
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Saint Francis Health System, the covered entity (CE), reported that its BA experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 18,911 individuals. The PHI involved included names, date of births, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Francis Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,911 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 2023.
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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis Health System.