HHS OCR report · 2024
Ardon Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ardon Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 10,098
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ardon Health, LLC, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 10,098 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, medications, birthdates, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE has updated its technical safeguards. OCR also provided technical assistance to the CE r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ardon Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,098 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2024.
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 Ardon Health 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 Ardon Health.